Costume Necklace Black Beaded
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Amber
Mid-20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces
Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Modern Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Other Collectible Jewelry
Acrylic
1990s More Jewelry
Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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