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Carved Tanzanite Tassel Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious looking this long necklace is elegant and a beauty, with carved Tanzanite with feather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Silver

Opera Length Carved Aquamarine and Sapphire Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Opera Length Carved Aquamarine and Sapphire Bead Necklace 2 strand necklace with 144 carved aqua
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire

Genuine & Natural Carved Sapphire Beads Necklace Calibre Sapphire and Gold Discs
Located in New York, NY
A fine necklace of Genuine & Natural Carved Blue Sapphire Beads with Calibre Sapphire & Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Heart-Shaped Sapphire Carving Necklace with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads, 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
A large blue, no-heat and natural heart-shaped sapphire carving with Pink Sapphire Carved Beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald and Sapphire with Diamond Necklace, 18k Yellow
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 32” Necklace with 563 carats of sapphires and emeralds. The necklace also has white
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Cuban link necklace carved blue Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless handcrafted 18 K cuban link Necklace set with a pear shape blue Sappire Cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Cabochon Aquamarine Diamond and Sapphire 18ct Gold Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous statement necklace features a carved cabochon aquamarine weighing approximately 30
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Hand Carved Jasper and Sapphire Cathead Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand Carved (by Idar Obenstein Carver) Jasper Cathead with Sapphire bail and Jasper Nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 Karat gold, this beautiful necklace is handmade in 38.58 carats of carved emerald, ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

RUCHI Carved Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 64.10 Cts Diamonds: 0.23 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCAVIA Blu White Opal Carved Leaf Shape Sapphires Tuft Emerald Beads Necklace
By Scavia
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a truly mesmerizing Pendant Necklace that effortlessly captures the essence of the
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Genuine and Natural Pink Sapphire Carved Beads Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Pink Sapphire Carved Beads Necklace with a 14K Clasp. The necklace weighs 145
Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring
Located in New York, NY
330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring set in 18 Karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Hand Carved Pink Tourmaline Lionshead with Pink Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein Pink Tourmaline Lionshead with Pink Sapphire
Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Carved Chalcedony Boulder Opal Necklace Zircon Sapphire Gold 22 Karat 18 Karat
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Carved chalcedony necklace with opal in petrified wood, sapphire, & zircon in 22k and 18k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Carved Agate Pendant Accented With Sapphire & Diamond In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:0.89g, Diamond:1.44ct, Silver:12.34gm, Agate:73.85ct, Sapphire:3.66ct Size: 94X53MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Mid-Century Carved Sapphire Cocktail Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Each featuring a focal Hand Carved Natural Sapphire approximately 40 carats in Necklace & Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Colombian Emerald and Pearl Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
necklace. The carved Emeralds give an art-deco feel to the necklace, and 8.36 carat faceted white sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bohemian Tanzanite Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in GOES, NL
-Chic necklace, enriched with hand carved gemstones such as; • Tanzanite • Labradorite • Sapphires
Category

2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bulgari Multi Color Sapphire Crystal Gold Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bvlgari choker necklace in 18k gold, with carved crystal beads and multi color vibrant
Category

20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, Gold

Dalben Dendritic Chrysoprase Green Sapphire and Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
sapphire , 18 k rose gold closure and carved tree bezel setting. The necklace length is 26 inch ( 67 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Carved, Unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA certified carved, unheated Sri Lankan Sapphire pendant. It is seldom if ever, that one would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Full Moon Sapphire Night" 7.52ct Sapphire Diamond .50ct Enhancer Pendant 18K
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
The "Full Moon Sapphire Night" piece is a Custom Designed and Crafted, One of a Kind Statement
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, ...

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Sapphire Necklace or Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Sapphire Convertible Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Exceptionally crafted by
Category

Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace What do you know about Pavlovo Posad shawls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amzing pendant necklace in platinum structure mounted with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Cathy Waterman Multi Color Sapphire Platinum Necklace Estate Jewelry
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
feels both timeless and contemporary. The necklace is made of platinum, carved colored sapphire beads
Category

1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Hand Carved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Handcarved Citrine Lionshead with Sapphire bail by Idar Oberstein Carver. 20mm x 24mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Sapphire Reverse Crystal Painting
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Reverse Crystal Hand Carved Painting of the Sun with Sapphire bail
Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, Crystal, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Snow Leopard Pendant
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Here is a sighting of a rare and elusive snow leopard! Face carved in such realistic detail from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Carnelian, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Snow Leopard Pendant
18K Sapphire Snow Leopard Pendant
W 0.87 in D 0.4 in L 0.87 in
Statement Pendant Aquaprase with Emerald and Sapphire Carved Leaves 9k Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
and Sapphire carved leaves ♥ The setting measures 42.7 mm in length, 25 mm in width, and 7.4 mm thick
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Carved Topaz Leaf Pendant Accented with a Light Pink Sapphire
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Carved Topaz Pendant accented with a light Pink Sapphire set in 14kt White Gold. This 7.48 carat
Category

2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 18k Gold, Rock Crystal, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a frosted carved rock crystal, bezel-set with a heart-shaped diamond, accented with two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds, Sapphires, Coral, Pearl, Gold/Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique retrò necklace composed of 9K rose gold, silver
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k...

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 342.40 Ctw In Color Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A long necklace sautoir with color sapphires. A versatile long necklace sautoir, crafted in Italy
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...

18K Lapis Poseidon Pendant With Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
carved lapis poseidon detachable pendant 24mm round with 18K .30 blue sapphire bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Parrot Gold Pendant with Emerald, Sapphires, Ruby and Pearl Carved Flowers
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

JAR 18 Karat Rose Gold Sapphire, Chalcedony, and Diamond Necklace
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
intaglio featuring carved Arabic script ‘Ali Quatrain’ for use as talismanic amulets. The necklace is set
Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Pearls Handmade Necklace with Tourmalines in 14K Solid Gold
Located in GOES, NL
The classic white pearl necklace with 6mm pearls, sparkling pink tourmalines and sapphires! Colors
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Stunning Sterling Silver Detailed Octopus Pendant Necklace w/ Blue Sapphire Eyes
Located in Bozeman, MT
Large, Stunning Sterling Silver Detailed Octopus Pendant Necklace w/ Round, Bright Blue Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carved Topaz Leaf Pendant with Pink Sapphire in 14kt White Gold
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Carved Topaz Pendant accented with Pink Sapphire set in 14kt White Gold. This 4.95 carat Topaz is
Category

2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold

Carlo Viani Howlite Sapphire Swirl Pendant Necklace Sterling 925 2.10ctw Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Carlo Viani Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Genuine Howlite Cut: Carved
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Hand Carved Snow Leopard with Ruby Enhancer
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand carved petrified wood handsome snow leopard with hand painted crystal eyes and jasper nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ebony Skull Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
uniquely stunning piece of jewelry. Expertly crafted, the skull is carved from high-quality ebony, known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
composed of hand carved Rubies, Sapphires and cabochon Emeralds. The fruit filled basket is further
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel Tiger’s Eye mixed with Yellow Madagascar Sapphire necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with this truly exceptional One-of-a-Kind two-strand necklace, featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sapphire, Vermeil

Emerald Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Tutti Frutti Necklace Earrings Set 18K, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Carved Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies with a round cut fine Diamonds. Necklace and earrings set. 18
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
by sapphires and diamonds, this ladylike choker casts a luminous glow on the skin. The thoughtful
Category

20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
necklace chain are crafted from 18k yellow gold and exhibit a textured and carved design. The necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Agate Carved "King" Whale
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved by Master Idar Obenstein carver in Agate and 18 karat gold with Blue Sapphire bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Hand Carved Black Obsidian Pendant with White Sapphires
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Hand Carved Black Obsidian Pendant reminiscent of a Scarab, surrounded by beautiful
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant Neckla
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum necklace with pendant, by Tiffany & Co, featuring carved jade2.5-3mm pearls, blue
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

RUCHI 84.65 Carat Carved Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 84.65 Cts Diamond: 0.23 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

BLUE 65 Carat Burma Sapphire and Pearls Necklace in 14K Solid Gold.
Located in GOES, NL
Methiciously hand knotted blue sapphire and white pearls necklace, finished with a solid gold 14k
Category

2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

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Carved Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact carved sapphire necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 183 vintage editions and 249 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved sapphire necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A carved sapphire necklace from Diane Griswold Johnston, Olivia Cummings and Bibi van der Velden — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a carved sapphire necklace featuring sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our carved sapphire necklace for sale are for women, but there are 173 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carved Sapphire Necklace?

The price for a carved sapphire necklace starts at $233 and tops out at $360,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,407.

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.