Cobalt Necklace
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Enamel
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Russian Empire Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Byzantine Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s British Etruscan Revival More Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Opal, Black Opal
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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