Cornelian Necklace
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Antique 16th Century Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Antique 1880s American High Victorian More Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern More Necklaces
Amazonite, Malachite, Opal, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Tiger's Eye
1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Link Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian More Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Onyx, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
10k Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1910s British George V Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
2010s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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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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