Harlequin Necklace
Late 20th Century European Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Silver
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Link Necklaces
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Ruby, 18...
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
2010s American Artist Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
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2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Go...
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
2010s British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Go...
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel...
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Quartz, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Board
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, White Gol...
20th Century Austrian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
20th Century Austrian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Collectible Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
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20th Century French Belts
Antique 1890s British Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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