Chinese Carved Bead Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Mid-20th Century Chinese Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Revival Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Labradorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Jade, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Choker Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 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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