Long Strand Precious Stones
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Stainle...
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Vermeil
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Desk Sets
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Other
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1970s Caftans
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
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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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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