Louis Vuitton Sautoir
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Turquoise, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Vanity Items
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklace Enhancers
Stainless Steel
20th Century French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
20th Century French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Stainless Steel
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.