Ippolita Silver Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Hematite, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.