Large Twisted Rope Necklace
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s German Georgian Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 22k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Chain Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Gold
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
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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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