Elsa Peretti Mesh Chain
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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18k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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18k Gold
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Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Black Jade, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
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Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
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Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Silver, 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.