Unavailable|$1,200
Rare Chanel Silver-Tone Pearl Heart Sautoir Extra Long Necklace, 2006
By Chanel
Located in Bethesda, MD
Stunning Chanel faux pearl silver-tone multi-chain sautoir extra long necklace with hand strung
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Motifs Yellow Gold Carnelian Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
icons of luck are adorned with a border of golden beads. Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs
Unavailable|$1,185
1980s, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche long necklace with flower pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE (Made in France) Long necklace comprised of a slightly striated
Gilt Metal
1980s, Yves Saint Laurent long necklace with a pink rhisnestone pendant cross
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE (Made in France) Long necklace composed of a silver plated chain and
Silver Plate
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Long Necklace, 16 Motifs Yellow Gold Malachite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Undoubtedly a beautiful Alhambra long necklace design of the prestigious brand Van Cleef & Arpes
Malachite, Yellow Gold
1990s, Jean-Paul Gaultier long tie-necklace with black and orange spheres
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER – Long tie necklace composed of aged silver plate finished with 6 wood half
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Jade Pendant Necklace 9 Carat Gold Sautoir Chain, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Sautoir necklace is a French term for a long chain that runs down to the waist. They were popular in the
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$15,000
Art Nouveau Compact Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
erasable surface for writing. Compact measures 4" long x 1.75" wide. Pendant is hung on a French 30
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$45,000
Pair of French Coral Green Onyx Nesting Long Chains
Located in New York, NY
The pair of nesting long gold chains alternating segments of classic twisted rope with groups of
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,660
1984, Chanel long gilded metal chain necklace with medallion
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Long necklace composed of a gilded metal chain and a pendant paved with
Gilt Metal
Unavailable|$1,359
1980s Chanel Gilt Logo Medallion Pendant Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gilt Logo Medallion Pendant Long Chain Necklace. Made in gilt metal, this necklace
Gilt Metal
Unavailable|$2,330
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Green Chain Link Beaded Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Long necklace from Chanel 1995 Spring Collection. Gold tone metal. Cable chain. Green, oval shaped
Unavailable|$2,950
Chanel Black Lizard Skin Octagonal Long Chain Strap Exotic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Tampa, FL
structure. It features gold-toned hardware, a leather-chain link shoulder strap, and a flap with CC turnlock
Unavailable|$50,403
Pendant, Buddha, Malachite, Enamel, Natural Pearl Tassel on Long Chain
Located in Munich, DE
has a beautiful luster and adds a very chic detail to the necklace. The long pearl chain, stringed
Diamond, Malachite, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$1,495
Chanel signed red poured glass faux pearl long chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Made by Gripoix workshop With red glass beads
Vintage 1993 Chanel CC Medallion Long Chain Chunky Necklace 24K Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in West Sussex, GB
necklace, circa 1993. The fluted / rope design medallion hangs on a chunky, long chain. The Details
Gold Plate
Louis Vuitton Damier GM Accordion Moto Chain Long Travel Wallet LV-W0209N-0009
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Downey, CA
"Louis Vuitton Damier GM Accordion Moto Chain Long Travel Wallet LV-W0209N-0009 Louis Vuitton
Chanel Vintage thick chain long necklace with arabesque CC and green gripoix top
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel thick chain long statement necklace with CC and green gripoix glass featured
Gold Plate
Vintage CHANEL long chain necklace with clear and gold teardrop CC pendant top.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL long chain necklace with clear plastic teardrop pendant top with golden 3D CC
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$4,500
Antique Victorian Oversized Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
French 18k yellow gold long chain. The geometric shapes from the locket and the chain make a great match
15k Gold
Vintage Chanel golden long chain and faux pearl necklace, belt with CC mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage CHANEL golden long chain and faux pearl necklace with oval arabesque CC mark motif
Gold Plate
Sold|$6,400
18 Karat French Long Chain, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
18K gold antique chain, 64 inches (over 5 feet) in length and with a weight of 77.63 grams. Heavy
French Antique Long Chain 64" Long with Clasp
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Antique Long Chain 64" Long with Clasp Long chains are an indispensable asset in any well
18k Gold
Sold|$3,900
French Antique Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique French long gold chain necklace circa 1900. The 18-karat gold design comprises a series of
18k Gold, Gold
Sold|$7,250
French Antique Gold Chain
Located in Aspen, CO
18K French long chain
18k Gold
Sold|$3,500
French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Antique Long Chain Gold Necklace French 1900s long chain necklace in 18-karat gold. Hand
18k Gold
Sold|$4,500
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French Victorian yellow gold long chain, circa 1890s This all hand made chain was used as a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Long Gold Hammered Link Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Hand hammered oval links chain of French origin. It measures 33" long so it can be worn singly or
18k Gold
Sold|$7,137
French Antique Gold Long Chain, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French antique gold long chain, with navette, within navette links, spaced by tiny gold balls and
Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,692
Antique French Neo-Medieval Gold Long Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long chain with a very special double link, France, 19th century. (modern lock in
18k Gold
Victorian French Long Elegant Gold Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
58 inches in length, this wonderful chain can be worn doubled or tripled as well as just slung
18k Gold
French 60 Inch Long Antique Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unique hand made chain, 60 inches in overall length, made of 18K yellow gold. Most likely of French
Victorian French 18 Karat Gold Filigree Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Long gold chains are useful and versatile. It can be worn doubled up on its own or suspending a
18k Gold
Sold|$4,269
French 18 Carat Gold and Pearl Long Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine long chain or double chain of natural pearls alternated with 18 carat gold stick with
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
68 Inch Long 19th Century French Chain Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, French. This stunning and rare 68 inch long French necklace is spectacular in so
18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Circa 1890's. Featuring 18K yellow gold intricate design link. Made in France.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Gold Chain c.1910
18k Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Long Chain, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique French 18K gold long ornate chain hand made during the last decade of the 19th Century
18k Gold
French White Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fabulously long French chain necklace in 18 carat gold set with 88 round, lustrous, natural white
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Guard Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Guard Chain. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau 62 Inch Long Gold Filigree Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous French chain from the Art Nouveau (circa 1900) era! Extremely long in length, this fancy
18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Gold Natural Pearl Long Chain, circa 1900
Located in Banbury, GB
This beautiful long French chain is exceptional, both in design and quality. These chains were in
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold|$13,500
Long diamond gold chain necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Long chain necklace in platinum set with thirty-eight shuttle diamonds weighting about ten carats
Diamond, Platinum
French Long Yellow Gold, Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Neck Chain
By M. Gérard
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
clasps, so it can be worn long or separated into two shorter chains.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$420
YSL Long Chain 1990s Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Easily wearable for day or evening is this Valentino long chain necklace from the 1990s. The 18K
Gold Plate
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
consists of a long chain column mesh. The hanging system is a spring ring. Length : 77.5 cm, width of the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Napoleon 3 French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karats yellow gold. Splendid antique gold chain, it is formed of a mesh made of fine
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau Pearl Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and platinum chain with diamonds, rubies and pearls. The chain
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carats yellow gold, horse head hallmark. This long gold necklace is made of openwork
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century 18 carats Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain necklace in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. It is formed of oval motifs
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$900
Art Deco Gun Metal Long Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A long gun metal chain decorated with six brilliant cut pastes. weight: 20.2 grams length: 152
French Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Convict Mesh Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type of mesh : convict. Dimensions : Length
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18K Gold 59.5 Inch Long Intricate Link Chain, c. 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
18K gold long chain, French, c. 1900. An intricate and unusual handmade link, 59.5 inches long
18k Gold
French 1900's Belle epoque 18 Karats Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
1900s. Our opinion: A long chain with a slender and elegant stitch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Pearl Embellished Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Long gold-plated metal chain necklace from Chanel Vintage featuring faux pearls and a clasp
Celine Long Tarnish Gold Triomphe Chain Necklace
By Celine
Located in Paris, FR
Celine Tarnish gold “Triomphe” chain necklace featuring tarnish gold-tone chain, a hidden slit
Sold|$11,000
Art Nouveau Gold 78 Inch Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold link long chain. (MG #14467)
18k Gold
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.