Bead Chain 3mm
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Kunzite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Spinel, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gol...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modernist Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
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.
- How big is a 3mm tennis chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A 3mm tennis chain is 3 millimeters thick, which equates to around 0.12 inches. The size is average for tennis chains, which typically range from 2 to 7 millimeters in thickness. When shopping for a tennis chain, consider the length as well as the thickness. How long the necklace is will determine whether it hits above, at or below your collarbone. Explore a collection of tennis chains on 1stDibs.
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