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Diamond Gold Cascading Heart Drop Necklace
Diamond Gold Cascading Heart Drop Necklace

Diamond Gold Cascading Heart Drop Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

20 inch long diamond heart cascading necklace in 18k white gold. 22 round full cut diamonds

Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Strand Cascade Swarovski Crystal Long Silver Necklace
Multi Strand Cascade Swarovski Crystal Long Silver Necklace

Multi Strand Cascade Swarovski Crystal Long Silver Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful and Alluring Swarovski Crystal Cascade Necklace; sterling silver, encased in black

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Cascading Crystal Necklace
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Cascading Crystal Necklace

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Cascading Crystal Necklace

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Nice, FR

THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone cascading necklace embellished with clear crystals. Toggle

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Paco Rabanne Style Massive Futuristic Drapery Link Necklace
Paco Rabanne Style Massive Futuristic Drapery Link Necklace

Paco Rabanne Style Massive Futuristic Drapery Link Necklace

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Atlanta, GA

designed cascading necklace. This piece of jewelry is often credited to Paco Rabanne's Space Age collection

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Goossens Paris Cascade Multi Chain Long Necklace
Goossens Paris Cascade Multi Chain Long Necklace

Goossens Paris Cascade Multi Chain Long Necklace

By Patrick Goossens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Cascade necklace with 15 rows of yellow, white (palladium), and grey gold chains. This necklace may

Category

2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Palladium, Silver Plate

Vintage Emerald Glass & Pearl Fringe Necklace 1950s
Vintage Emerald Glass & Pearl Fringe Necklace 1950s

Vintage Emerald Glass & Pearl Fringe Necklace 1950s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A spectacular Vintage Cascade Fringe Necklace dating to the 1950s. Featuring faceted emerald glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

Cascading Compressed Cotton Pearl Necklace
Cascading Compressed Cotton Pearl Necklace

Cascading Compressed Cotton Pearl Necklace

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Super light cotton pearl with gold metal chain and hook clasp . Adjustable length with 4 " extension. Designed by Yasco Otomo her jewelry has a bulky look but is wondrously light! H...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Lulu Guinness Lips & Pearl Cascade Bib Necklace 2000s
Lulu Guinness Lips & Pearl Cascade Bib Necklace 2000s

Lulu Guinness Lips & Pearl Cascade Bib Necklace 2000s

By Lulu Guinness

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A sublimely whimsical Lulu Guinness lips necklace. Famous for her 'work of art' bags since 1989

Category

Early 2000s More Necklaces

Vintage 1969 CHRISTIAN DIOR Cascading Discs and Hoops Necklace
Vintage 1969 CHRISTIAN DIOR Cascading Discs and Hoops Necklace

Vintage 1969 CHRISTIAN DIOR Cascading Discs and Hoops Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1969 CHRISTIAN DIOR Cascading Discs and Hoops Necklace Measurements: Height: 4.72 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s German Link Necklaces

Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace
Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace

Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pauline Trigère vintage waterfall bib style necklace made from linked rectangular slightly

Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cascading 1980's Multi Strand Crystal Chandelier Necklace
Cascading 1980's Multi Strand Crystal Chandelier Necklace

Cascading 1980's Multi Strand Crystal Chandelier Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning! Wear the stars at your neck with this five strand faceted crystal necklace. Each

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Glamorous Three Dimensional 46 Carat Diamond 2 Layer Cascading Cluster Necklace
Glamorous Three Dimensional 46 Carat Diamond 2 Layer Cascading Cluster Necklace

Glamorous Three Dimensional 46 Carat Diamond 2 Layer Cascading Cluster Necklace

Located in Tustin, CA

Very exquisite and glamorous, 18 karat white gold two-layer cascading diamond cluster necklace with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Cascading Rows Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Vintage Pendants Necklace
5 Cascading Rows Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Vintage Pendants Necklace

5 Cascading Rows Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Vintage Pendants Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Featuring 5 Cascading Rows of Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Crystal Pendants

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate

Cascading Leaves Pendant in Yellow and Oxidized Gold
Cascading Leaves Pendant in Yellow and Oxidized Gold

Cascading Leaves Pendant in Yellow and Oxidized Gold

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan Brandes used actual leaves to make the wax molds for these leaves, so they're whisper-thin and super-lightweight. All three leaves are 14 karat gold, but with different finish...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Blue Sapphire & Aquamarine Fine Cascade Earrings
18k White Gold Blue Sapphire & Aquamarine Fine Cascade Earrings

18k White Gold Blue Sapphire & Aquamarine Fine Cascade Earrings

Located in London, GB

Luxuriously handcrafted in 18ct white gold, these elegant Cascade earrings feature a delicate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Green Tourmaline Cascade Earring
HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Green Tourmaline Cascade Earring

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Green Tourmaline Cascade Earring

By Harakh

Located in New York, NY

from the Cascade Collection are studded with natural Green tourmaline and Brilliant-cut & Rose-cut

Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Santo Domingo Turquoise Necklace
Santo Domingo Turquoise Necklace

Santo Domingo Turquoise Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kingman turquoise stones that cascade down the necklace in an interlocking pattern. Stamped sterling

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Gucci Large Midcentury Large Sterling and Enamel Necklace
Gucci Large Midcentury Large Sterling and Enamel Necklace

Gucci Large Midcentury Large Sterling and Enamel Necklace

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Gucci Italy Sterling Silver necklace, The 3 cascading pendants of Bright Guilloche

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

cascade fringed choker necklace. Of signature Russian gilt filigree backings with hand sewn demi lune

Category

Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Rhodium

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Demon Dog Collar Necklace
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Demon Dog Collar Necklace

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Demon Dog Collar Necklace

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage gun patina dog collar necklace featuring cascading clear crystal chains

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Pearl Beads Two Way Necklace 18K Hammered Yellow Gold, 1950
Pearl Beads Two Way Necklace 18K Hammered Yellow Gold, 1950

Pearl Beads Two Way Necklace 18K Hammered Yellow Gold, 1950

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

, demanding attention and special occasion. 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Circle connects the necklace with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Chunky Graduated Curb Link Chain Necklace in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Chunky Graduated Curb Link Chain Necklace in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Chunky Graduated Curb Link Chain Necklace in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

expanding links that cascade towards the necklace's focal point. This dynamic progression not only adds a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920, Deco Sterling Silver Hand Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Bead Necklace
1920, Deco Sterling Silver Hand Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Bead Necklace

1920, Deco Sterling Silver Hand Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Bead Necklace

Located in Lexington, KY

green jade beads cascading down the neck. This necklace measures 16.25" which will allow for the rose

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Signed Siman Tu One of a Kind Amethyst & Silver Bib Necklace/  FINALE SALE
Signed Siman Tu One of a Kind Amethyst & Silver Bib Necklace/  FINALE SALE

Signed Siman Tu One of a Kind Amethyst & Silver Bib Necklace/ FINALE SALE

By Siman Tu

Located in North Miami, FL

This dramatic and theatrical cascading amethyst and silver bib necklace looks stunning on. It is

Category

Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Rhinestone and Gilded Metal Bib Necklace Vintage
Rhinestone and Gilded Metal Bib Necklace Vintage

Rhinestone and Gilded Metal Bib Necklace Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning and elegant cascading bib necklace is filled of 4 tiers of rhinestones set in folded

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Flower Enamel Beaded Necklace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Flower Enamel Beaded Necklace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Jewelled Flower Enamel Beaded Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Yellow beaded necklace with cascading flower enamel glass, pearls and

Category

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

4 Row Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Crystal Vintage Pendants Necklace
4 Row Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Crystal Vintage Pendants Necklace

4 Row Crystal Gold Tone Multi Layer Crystal Vintage Pendants Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Featuring a Multi Element Necklace comprising 4 Cascading Rows of Crystals Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate

Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace
Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace

Pauline Trigère Gilt Metal Multi-Disc Cascade Bib Necklace

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pauline Trigère vintage waterfall bib style necklace made from linked rectangular slightly

Category

1970s North American Scarves

Vendome Cascades Necklace/ Documented
Vendome Cascades Necklace/ Documented

Vendome Cascades Necklace/ Documented

By Vendome

Located in Litchfield County, CT

as "Cascades” jewelry. This necklace is slightly smaller than that which is in the ad -in terms of

Category

Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

Grand Fresh Water Pearl Cascade Necklace
Grand Fresh Water Pearl Cascade Necklace

Grand Fresh Water Pearl Cascade Necklace

Located in New York, NY

WOW!! What an impressive fresh water pearl necklace. The longest strand has a 14" drop from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Georgian Long Paste Cascading Necklace, circa 1800
Georgian Long Paste Cascading Necklace, circa 1800

Georgian Long Paste Cascading Necklace, circa 1800

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous long Georgian paste necklace is Circa 1800. Beautiful old cut white Paste Stones sit

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Cartier Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

Cartier Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Cremona, Lombardia

Cartier 18 kt gold necklace done 10 stands of cascading necklaces enhanced with 15 of the finest

Category

1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cascading Waterfall Pearl Drop Necklace
Vintage Cascading Waterfall Pearl Drop Necklace

Vintage Cascading Waterfall Pearl Drop Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage elegant cascading waterfall pearl necklace features 7 rows of large sized oval faux

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Large Vintage Rhinestone Cascade Tassel Necklace, 1950s
Large Vintage Rhinestone Cascade Tassel Necklace, 1950s

Large Vintage Rhinestone Cascade Tassel Necklace, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1950s rhinestone necklace features a centerpiece that has a looped design with 10

Category

Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces

Designer Anka Cascading Faux Pearl & Rhinestone Bib Necklace
Designer Anka Cascading Faux Pearl & Rhinestone Bib Necklace

Designer Anka Cascading Faux Pearl & Rhinestone Bib Necklace

By Anka

Located in New York, NY

cascading faux pearl and rhinestone drops. This necklace has a spring ring clasp and is in a gold tone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Famous Courrege Chunky Cascading Faux Pearl Statement Necklace
Famous Courrege Chunky Cascading Faux Pearl Statement Necklace

Famous Courrege Chunky Cascading Faux Pearl Statement Necklace

By André Courrèges

Located in New York, NY

delighted to have found it. This necklace has segments of large faux cascading faux pearls and is set in a

Category

Late 20th Century French More Necklaces

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace
Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Ethereal and elegant this statement necklace features an intricate motif of cascading Austrian

Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace
Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Ethereal and elegant this statement necklace features an intricate motif of cascading Austrian

Category

Late 20th Century American More Necklaces

Oscar De La Renta Cascading Pearl and diamante necklace
Oscar De La Renta Cascading Pearl and diamante necklace

Oscar De La Renta Cascading Pearl and diamante necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Pendant area that is suspended forward of the lower Necklace area. A stunning design that is made

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern More Necklaces

Garrard 'Fanfare' Cascade 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Necklace
Garrard 'Fanfare' Cascade 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Necklace

Garrard 'Fanfare' Cascade 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Necklace

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold necklace from the 'Fanfare Cascade' collection, set with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond White Pearl Pendant
Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond White Pearl Pendant

Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond White Pearl Pendant

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold pendant from the 'Regal Cascade' collection, set with round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Pink Sapphire Pendant
Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Pink Sapphire Pendant

Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Pink Sapphire Pendant

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold pendant from the 'Regal Cascade' collection, set with round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Waterfall Diamond Necklace In Platinum
Waterfall Diamond Necklace In Platinum

Waterfall Diamond Necklace In Platinum

By Takat

Located in new york, NY

WATERFALL DIAMOND NECKLACE A cascading arrangement of bright pear and marquis shaped diamonds forms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Huge Faux Pearl Bib Necklace by Anka
Huge Faux Pearl Bib Necklace by Anka

Huge Faux Pearl Bib Necklace by Anka

By Anka

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Anka necklace features a cascading faux pearl design with a centerpiece drop and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Antique Art Deco Paste Garland Necklace, circa 1920
Antique Art Deco Paste Garland Necklace, circa 1920

Antique Art Deco Paste Garland Necklace, circa 1920

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

droppers cascade off this spectacular necklace, this really is special. The necklace is set in White Metal

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Citrine Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1870

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Citrines cascade around the garland Pearl necklace. The Citrine’s sparkle and have a crisp, radiant

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Ruby Diamond Necklace, circa 1920 18 Carat of Diamonds
Art Deco Platinum Ruby Diamond Necklace, circa 1920 18 Carat of Diamonds

Art Deco Platinum Ruby Diamond Necklace, circa 1920 18 Carat of Diamonds

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

decorative arts popular between the two wars. A fringe of Diamonds cascade from the necklace which look

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.53 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace
David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.53 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace

David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.53 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace

By David Morris

Located in London, GB

radiance to cascade freely. This necklace seamlessly balances classic charm with contemporary refinement

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.90 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace
David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.90 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace

David Morris 18 ct White Gold 0.90 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace

By David Morris

Located in London, GB

radiance to cascade freely. This necklace seamlessly balances classic charm with contemporary refinement

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1960s Line Vautrin Gold Tinted Talosel Resin Mirror Necklace
1960s Line Vautrin Gold Tinted Talosel Resin Mirror Necklace

1960s Line Vautrin Gold Tinted Talosel Resin Mirror Necklace

By Line Vautrin

Located in London, GB

Line Vautrin, Untitled Cascading Necklace, ca. 1960, talosel resin, mirror fragments, unique

Category

Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Peruvian Opal Cascade Gold Necklace
Peruvian Opal Cascade Gold Necklace

Peruvian Opal Cascade Gold Necklace

By Romy Ivsic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and cascade down beautifully.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold

1970s Cascading Coral Sea Side Beaded Necklace
1970s Cascading Coral Sea Side Beaded Necklace

1970s Cascading Coral Sea Side Beaded Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cascading Coral Necklace is authentic to nature as it cascades in a wild way. Circa 1970s, the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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Cascade Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cascade necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect cascade necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a cascade necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Garrard & Co. Ltd., Chanel and Fei Liu are consistently popular. While most can agree that any cascade necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 27 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cascade necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cascade Necklace?

On average, a cascade necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,717, while they’re typically $277 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. 

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