Mid Century Necklace Stones
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Pearl
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
Vintage 1940s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Other, Base Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k 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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