Japanese Glass Bead Necklace
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Other
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Quartz
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Central American More Necklaces
20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Japanese Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Russian Russian Revival Desk Accessories
14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Regency Link Necklaces
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s British Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Glass, Wood
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Glass
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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.
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