Drama Necklace
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Rope Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, G...
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
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Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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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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