Grey Tahitian Baroque Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sou...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Black Pearl, Pearl, Stainless Steel, Steel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Sapphire, Pin...
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Platinum
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Amazonite, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yello...
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gol...
American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s Australian Baroque Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 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.
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