Long Neck Chains
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Artist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Cut Steel
20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
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