Italian 18th Century Necklace
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Link Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1780s English Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver
Antique 1790s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Morganite, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Quartz, Silver
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.