Long Strand Fresh Water Pearls
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s Israeli Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Choker Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
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2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Iolite, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Black Pearl, Quartz, Other, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Base Metal
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-fille...
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Rhodium, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Coral, Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
1990s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Malachite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Spinel, Rhodium, Brass, Gold-fil...
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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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