Fantasy Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces
Beryl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
2010s North American Modern Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet...
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
2010s American More Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century More Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Morganite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Tourmalin...
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1950s Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s German Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1840s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, 24k Gold, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
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Fantasy Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Fantasy Necklaces?
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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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