Middle Eastern Necklace
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary More Necklaces
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Asian Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Go...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Romanian Retro Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Malachite, Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Persian Artisan Link Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
American Signet Rings
American More Rings
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Carnelian, Silver
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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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