Coiled Necklace
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artisan More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold-filled
1990s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Agate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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