Horseshoe Link Necklace
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Steel
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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1990s Italian Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Cufflinks
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Link Necklaces
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Retro Link Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s North American Retro Link Necklaces
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
2010s American Retro Link Necklaces
Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century British Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Spanish Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Dutch Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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