Czech Glass Bead Necklace
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Czech Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Czech Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s German Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Brass
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Kunzite
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Malachite
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
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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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