Lariat Tassel Necklace
2010s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Retro Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Vintage 1980s American Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Belts
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Cufflinks
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Post-War Bangles
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Wedding Dresses
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral
Recent Sales
20th Century Hollywood Regency Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s German Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Moonstone, Aquamarine, Apatite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Other, S...
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gol...
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Sil...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, A...
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Black Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pear...
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Go...
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, Whit...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire...
Vintage 1970s French Rope Necklaces
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling...
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Spinel, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, W...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lariat Tassel Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 is a lariat necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Similar to a bolo tie, a lariat necklace consists of a looped cord and a decorative clasp. You can move the clasp up or down the loop, making the necklace tighter or looser.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To secure a lariat necklace, place one end below your collarbone and pull the rest around your neck, wrapping one time. Where the ends meet in the front, loop one over the other. Shop a selection of lariat necklaces on 1stDibs.
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