Barrel Clasp Chain
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British George IV Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Zircon, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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