Indian Wedding Necklace
Vintage 1930s Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Indian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Native American Native American Objects
Clay, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Archaistic Moun...
Precious Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings
10k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Chandelier Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 22...
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s Indian Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Afghan Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s Indian Multi-Strand 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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A squash blossom Indian necklace is a necklace made of silver and turquoise beads that look like they bloom. These necklaces are believed to have been originally handcrafted by members of the Navajo tribe. The name in their native language means “the bead which spreads out.” Shop for squash blossom Indian necklaces on 1stDibs.
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