Kaleidoscope Necklace
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Link Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gol...
Vintage 1910s English Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose...
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Prints
Plexiglass, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Prints
Plexiglass, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Anglo-Indian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century English Vases
Porcelain
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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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