Chinese Carnelian Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Link Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Agate, Carnelian
Vintage 1920s Chinese Arts and Crafts Bangles
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Crystal, Garnet, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold-filled, Gold ...
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1980s Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Black Spinel, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Chinese Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures
Carnelian
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Brown Diamond, Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s Italian Artist Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectible Jewelry
Carnelian, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1850s Chinese More Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Copper
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Crystal, Topaz, Other, Sterling Silver
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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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