Celadon Jade Necklace
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1950s European Retro Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Excellent condition. 14" x 1.25"
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1960s Mexican Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Asian Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In China, a circle jade necklace usually means eternity. The Chinese associate jade circles with the sun and the heavens and call them “ping an kou.” Find a range of jade necklaces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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