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Natural Japanese Akoya Pearls Necklace 18 Karat Two-Tier Intertwined Twist
Located in New York, NY
6.3mm Natural Japanese Akoya Pearls Necklace AAA Quality Two Tier Hinged Necklace 15.5 inch
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold
Located in US
Here we offer a classic natural saltwater Akoya light cream pearl necklace! Pearl Type: Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Long Multistrand Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 86” Japanese pearl necklace consists of 251 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls (Pinctada
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IRIS PARURE, Baroque Pearl, Non Colored & Bleached Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl

Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This timeless necklace by Yoko London features premium 8-8.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls, finished with
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace on 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
necklace is crafted from our highest AA Quality Japanese Akoya pearls which have been matched by experts
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Japanese Akoya Strand Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 88” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 270 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Japanese Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 85” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 252 homogeneous round Japanese Akoya pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Japanese Long Multistrand Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 66” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 189 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5/9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 75” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 205 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5/9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Necklace
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By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 100” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 310 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Ella Gafter Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 84” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 222 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Long Multistrand Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 102” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 282 round pearls (Pinctada Fucata) of 8.5/9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Long Pearl Multistrand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 104” Japanese Akoya pearl necklace consists of 302 homogeneous round pearls (Pinctada Fucata
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k W Gold 0.66 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 16-17" 14k W Gold 0.66 TCW Certified $9,790
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 8 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: 18K White Gold Clasp Stamped: M 750 A Mikimoto Japanese Akoya pearl necklace is an embodiment of
Category

1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k Y Gold 9.5 mm Certified $47,500 311590 Estate
Category

1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 21" 14k Gold 8 mm AAA Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Akoya pearl necklace with a unique design with different size pearls. Pearls are on the larger
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Solitaire Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant Set 18" 14k YG 8.02 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Japanese Solitaire Akoya Pearl and Diamond Necklace Set 18" 14k YG 8.02 mm
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Akoya Pearl-through Necklace, Beni Akoya Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE category: Pearl-through Necklace Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Beni Akoya Pearl Necklace, Heart-shaped Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Heart-shaped Akoya Pearl Necklace Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, 7.00mm-8.00mm×36 Akoya Pearl Necklace, Japan Pearl Fringe Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
AKOYA®, Fringe Necklace Size of Pearl: 7.00mm-8.00mm Number of Pearl: 36 IRIS PARURE, since its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Non Colored & Bleached Pearl, Beni Akoya Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Blue Huge Akoya (Registered) Pearl Necklace, 13.00mm Japanese Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Blue Huge Akoya (B.H.A.) , Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Beni Akoya 7.00mm-8.00mm×120 Pearl Necklace, Japanese Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

Mikimoto Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Y Style Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Mikimoto Japanese Akoya cultured Pearl unusual necklace. 3-D 10 row “Y” style 32 inch necklace with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

Natural Grey Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural well matched blue grey Japanese Akoya cultured pearl necklace. Excellent lustre, no dye and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

IRIS PARURE, Non Colored&Bleached Japan Pearl, 8.00-8.50mm Akoya Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Beni Akoya Pearl 7.00-8.00mm×25 Fringe Necklace, Japanese Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-8.00mm×25 Fringe Necklace, Japanese Cultured Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This double strand of cultured Akoya pearls was created in the 1950s and features exceptionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Non Colored & Non Bleached BENI Akoya Pearl Necklace
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Akoya Pearl Single Strand Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
are approximately 8.25MM. The Pearls are Japanese Cultured Akoya Pearls The necklace is 23" long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

NEW AAA+ Quality Japanese Akoya Salt Water White Pearl Necklace
Located in Warren, NJ
Japanese Akoya Salt Water perfectly round White Pearl Necklace 8.5 mm. 46 Pearls. 17 and 1/2 inches long
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold 18" 8.5 mm Certified $3,975 114987 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold 18" 8.5 mm Certified $5,950 116390 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold 18" 8.5 mm Certified $4,950 111845 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold 42" 8.5 mm Certified $5,950 116392 This is a Unique
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Japanese White Akoya Pearl Graduating Double Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Japanese White Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Discover the allure of timeless
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate
Category

1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

French 1950s Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Akoya Pearls And Diamonds Necklace
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K White Gold Akoya Pearls and Diamonds necklace. It depicts a necklace made of round
Category

20th Century Japanese Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Fine Akoya Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14K 8.5 Mm 21.5" Certified $2,450 721477 This is a
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Classic White Cultured Japanese Akoya Opera Pearl Luxury Necklace 30 inches Long
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Japanese White Akoya Pearls 30 inches Long 9-10mm Pearl Size
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Classic White Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl Luxury Glow Necklace 48 inches Long
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Japanese Akoya White Pearls 9-10 MM Pearl Size 48 Inches Long
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

IRIS PARURE Baroque Akoya Pearl 8.0mm Necklace, Non Bleached & Non colored Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Baroque Akoya Pearl 8.0mm Necklace by IRIS PARURE Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl

Japanese Akoya White Baby Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Long Bead Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamonds Unending Bubbles Long Necklace Japanese Akoya White Glow Pearl Long 18
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Women Certified
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 7.65-7.85 mm 14k Gold 19" Women Certified $1,850 721769 This is
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" 8 mm Certified $3,590 113102 This is a
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 19.5" 8.5 mm Certified $3,950 114446 This is a
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold 17" 8.5 mm Certified $4,990 114458 This is a
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 9.00mm×134 Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya 9.50mm×82 Pearl Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya pearl 10.00mm×81 Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
by IRIS PARURE Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 8.5 mm 16" Certified $3,950 111841 This is a
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 8 mm 36 in Certified $9,750 010930 This is a
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k YG 8 mm 16" Certified $3,950 111844 This is a one of a Kind
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact japanese akoya pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 37 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect japanese akoya pearl necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing japanese akoya pearl necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yoko London, Ella Gafter and Mikimoto each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a japanese akoya pearl necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace?

The price for a japanese akoya pearl necklace starts at $180 and tops out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,200.

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.