Freshwater Pearl Strands
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Moroccan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s British Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s British Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil
2010s British Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Brass, Gold, 24k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s Thai Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
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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.
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.
- Are freshwater pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, freshwater pearls are real. They come from mussels that are naturally found in lakes and rivers. However, it is rare to find naturally occurring pearls of any kind. As a result, most of the freshwater pearls used in jewelry are cultured. The term refers to pearls created by freshwater-dwelling mussels with the assistance of human intervention. Pearls produced with this process are real, but they are not natural. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pearl jewelry.
- Are mabé pearls freshwater?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mabé pearls are freshwater pearls, but they can be grown in saltwater. This makes them more budget-friendly than other pearls because they’re more readily available and grow in clusters. Find a large collection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023The rarest color of freshwater pearls is arguably lavender. Pearls that feature the color naturally are much less common than ones that are white, silver, cream or rose. Pink and peach freshwater pearls are also less likely to occur naturally. Explore a wide range of freshwater pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Round freshwater pearls look very similar to Akoya pearls but are less expensive. A necklace can range from $50 to $2000.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023You can wear many kinds of earrings with a strand of pearls. Create a unified look by opting for pearl earrings like studs, clusters and drops. A pair of hoop earrings can also complement pearls, as can more dramatic dangle earrings set with gemstones. When choosing earrings, consider the occasion. Bolder, larger earrings tend to be more appropriate for night and special events. Explore a wide variety of earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The tradition of the royals wearing three strands of pearls comes from Queen Elizabeth II. Her father, King George VI, presented her with a three-strand pearl necklace on her wedding day, and she wore the necklace many times in the years that followed. To honor the late queen, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of York, wore the queen's three-strand pearl necklace to Elizabeth II's funeral. The royal tradition of wearing pearls as mourning jewelry traces back to Queen Victoria. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pearl necklaces.
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