Colored Gem Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gol...
2010s North American Modern Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Green Beryl, Mandarin Garnet, Sapphire, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
2010s African Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Moonstone, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Persian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Rainbow Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Ot...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Amethyst, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What color necklace is best for men depends on individual preferences. Men who prefer a cooler look can choose sterling silver, white gold, platinum and other metals. For a necklace with a warm glow, yellow gold, rose gold and copper are good options. Men's necklaces can also feature colored gemstones like sapphires, rubies and emeralds. You're free to wear any type of necklace that appeals to you, as there are no rules when it comes to jewelry. Find a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
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