Hammered Bronze Necklace
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
1990s French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures
Sterling Silver
1990s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Agate, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Cocktail Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Mexican Artisan Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...
Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Tribal Art
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Bronze
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Modern Rope Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Bronze
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Op...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Copper
1980s French Belts
French Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
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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