Cool Necklace
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Unknown Link Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold-filled, Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Colombian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, 9k 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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