Long Single Strand Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 1920s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Indonesian Artist Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold
1990s French Skirt Suits
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
European More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Natural Pearl, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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.
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