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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Iolite, Blue Topaz, Pearl, Peridot, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Dome Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, A...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Sil...
2010s American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Whi...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Topaz, Rhodium, Silver
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.