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2010s Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Vermeil
Late 20th Century German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Brass
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian
1990s American Choker Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Accessories
Vintage 1970s Greek Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Chain Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Swiss Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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