Iridescent Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Czech Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Apatite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
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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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