Large Gem Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Carnelian, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, G...
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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.
- What are large necklaces called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What large necklaces are called depends on the piece. Necklaces that are large because they have multiple strands, oversized pendants or other bold details are generally called statement necklaces. If a necklace is large in terms of length, its name varies. Opera necklaces are 26 to 36 inches long, while rope necklaces are 36 or 37 inches and longer. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of necklaces.
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