Black Velvet Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
2010s American Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Recent Sales
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Black Opal, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
1990s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous
20th Century Neckties
20th Century French Brooches
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Austrian More Bracelets
Enamel, Palladium
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Evening Gowns
Early 2000s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is a black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a black heart necklace symbolizes is a matter of personal interpretation. Traditionally, wearing a black heart pendant is a sign that a person is grieving the loss of a loved one. However, many people today choose to wear the necklaces simply because they like how they look. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
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