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1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold 14 Stones
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.05 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
5.05 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

13.55 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces Can be Requested in 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
0.41 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet Bangle G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.85 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.70 Carat Diamond and Tsavorite Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.37 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.54 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Love Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' adjustable 100% Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Clover Leaf Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.25 Carat Diamond Bolo Infinity Bracelet G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Infinity Bracelet G SI 14K Rose Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14 Karat Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14K Yellow Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.25 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond S Style Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond S Style Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bolo Bar Bracelet G SI 14K Rose Gold 7'' 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

5.00 Carat Natural Diamond 2 Rows Tennis Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
5.01 Carat Natural Diamond Two Rows Tennis Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.67 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces Can be Requested in 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces Can be Requested in 16'' or 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.43 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces Can be Requested in 16'' or 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.82 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
WHITE, ROSE OR YELLOW GOLD UPON REQUEST. All Chains of Pendants and Necklaces Can be Requested in 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K Yellow Gold 7'' 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K Rose Gold 7'' 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Natural 3 Rows Diamond Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold 7 Pointers
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural 3 Rows Diamond Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 Carat Blue Sapphire Fine Jewellery White Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Bracelet Gold 14 K (Matching Necklace and Earrings Available) Weight 13.43 grams Length 18 cm
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Scandinavian Jeweler, Modernist Necklace in 14 Carat Gold
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Modernist necklace in 14-carat gold. Pendant with cultured pearls. Mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold

41.54 Carat Pear & Round Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Handcrafted with precision and passion by skilled artisans, this necklace is a true testament to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

5.08 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 5.08 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.65 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 6.65 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.35 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
white gold and drops 18". Diamonds: 0.35 Carat Quality: GH Color, SI Clarity Gold Karat: 14K White
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20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 3.30 carats of sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

28.25 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 28.25 carats Emerald and 19.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

0.29 Carat Baguette Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: VS, Color: H) It is beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs 2.6 grams. The chain necklace
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Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.29 Carat Baguette Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: VS, Color: H) It is beautifully set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs 2.6 grams. The chain
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.29 Carat Baguette Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: VS, Color: H) It is beautifully set in 14 Karat Rose Gold and weighs 2.6 grams. The chain necklace
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

39.0 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 39.0 carats Emerald and 19.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

5 Carat Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold Round Riveria Diamond Choker Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamond necklace is made with natural, high quality, round brilliant diamonds that weigh OVER 5 CARATS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Delicate and unbelievably pretty, this 14ct gold necklace holds 9 pearls and 8 diamonds. As you
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Modern Diamond Floral Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful modern diamond floral pendant necklace crafted in platinum with a 14 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

0.56 Carat White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ring crafted of 14K white gold, this ring features 56 Pcs Round Diamonds 0.56 Carat in
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20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 12.50 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

11.70 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 11.70 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.40 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 3.40 carats Emerald and 6.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

0.27 Carat Heart Round Cut Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.27 Carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H) It is beautifully set in 14 Karat White
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

13.35 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 13.35 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

15.2 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 15.20 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

16.10 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 16.10 carats of mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.53 Carat Diamond Pendant with Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 2.3 grams. The chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

9.15 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Taj Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 9.15 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

31.05 Carat Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this beautiful necklace is hand set with 31.05 carats Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.37 Carat Diamond Lariat Style Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Color: F) that weigh 0.37 Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs 5.6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.80 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 3.50 carats Emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

1.85 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bar Chain Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the necklace is 1.85 Carats. It is beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs 2.8 grams. The
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.10 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This necklace features 0.10 carat center diamond in 18 karat rose and white gold. The chain length
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.93 Carat Marquise Shape 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 2.93 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Modern 14 Carat Gold Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact modern 14 carat gold necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 498 antique edition and 1989 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a modern 14 carat gold necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing modern 14 carat gold necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oshi Jewels, Five Star Jewelry and Meghna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A modern 14 carat gold necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 1965, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a modern 14 carat gold necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Modern 14 Carat Gold Necklace?

On average, a modern 14 carat gold necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,280, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $885,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at modern Jewelry

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.