Big Gem Necklace
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Amber, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1930s European Georgian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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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