Cultured Pearls Necklace Opera
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Hats
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Labradorite, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Moonstone, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Bermudian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Natural Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Japanese More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s English Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s English Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
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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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