Italian Cameo Necklace
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Link Necklaces
Vermeil, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Neoclassical More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Neoclassical More Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival More Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance More Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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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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