Graduated Rope Chain
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Vanity Items
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Morganite, Cultured Pearl, Perido...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Chain Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amber, 15k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian More Necklaces
Malachite, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Modernist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Retro Bracelets
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There is no standard for how much a 14K gold rope chain should weigh. The thickness of the chain will contribute to its weight, since thicker pieces have more mass than thinner ones. In addition, the length of the chain will impact how much it weighs, with longer chains generally weighing more than shorter ones of the same thickness. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of gold chains.
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