Graduated Vintage Natural Pearl Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Go...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Graduated Vintage Natural Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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