Large Statement Necklace
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
20th Century European Modernist Link Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Colombian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
2010s American More Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jasper, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Rococo Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Modernist Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Central American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Turquoise, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist More Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Turquoise, Copper
Vintage 1980s Art Deco More Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist More Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Turquoise, Copper
20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Amber
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
20th Century Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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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.
- 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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