Green Pearl Shell Necklace
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1980s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Zircon, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold-filled, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
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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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