Modern Gold Locket
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern More Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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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