Diamond Collar Necklace Line
Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1910s French Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Day Dresses
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Steel
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Evening Gowns
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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