Handmade French Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s French Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Bronze
2010s French Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
2010s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Silver
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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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