Chinese Sterling Necklace
Vintage 1930s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modernist Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Mexican Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ster...
20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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.
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