Bug Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Chinese Modern Jars
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
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Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Drop Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Opal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 18th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Hungarian Other Soup Tureens
Porcelain
Antique 1870s English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Belts
American Cufflinks
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Gold-filled
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Tsa...
Bug Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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