Skip to main content

Modern Pink Sapphire Necklace

21
to
104
327
172
557
251
55
38
21
11
9
7
3
2
2
2
1
1
48
34
27
14
13
Sort By
1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Heart Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Heart Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold bracelet featuring 155.51cts of unheated pink sapphires
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bracelet featuring 155.51 cts of unheated pink sapphires and 10.00 cts of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Tennis Necklace
Located in Tampa, FL
14K Rose gold pink sapphire choker necklace 3mm each stone total 14cts pink sapphires. Starts with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire Tennis Necklace
Pink Sapphire Tennis Necklace
Free Shipping
L 16 in
1.00 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Heart Bangle Bracelet 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
and Pink Sapphires 1.00CTW (30 diamonds - 0.50CT, 26 Sapphires - 0.50CT) Dia Color: G-H Dia Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold

110 Collection Multi-Color Sapphire, Tsavorite and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sapphires and tsavorites ranging in color from blue to pink, purple and yellow present a sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

14K White Gold Modern Diamond & Pink Sapphire Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold, this necklace features a thoughtfully arranged collection of pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Modern Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/91 Pcs PS 3.88 Cts/7 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Modern Pink Gold 18K Necklace Pink Sapphire Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 1.44 Cts/140 Pcs Pink Sapphire 1.70 Cts/3 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Honey Bee Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Princess Cut Diamond, 0.24 ct White Diamond, and 0.43 ct Pink Sapphire.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Honey Bee Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Honey Bee Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Free Shipping
Dm 1.19 in L 17.82 in
Modern Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/91 Pcs PS 3.88 Cts/7 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Modern Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/91 Pcs PS 3.88 Cts/7 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Impressive Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White Gold 14 K Diamond 35-RND-0,09-G/VS2A Pink Sapphire 1-0,49ct Weight 2.07 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Faceted Bead and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade 18 karat rose gold, pink sapphire faceted bead and diamond necklace, composed of a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary Pastel Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A stylish pastel pink and diamond pendant necklace set in 18k white gold. The pendant is composed
Category

2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold bracelet featuring 102.85 cts of pink and blue rose cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bracelet featuring 102.85 cts of pink and blue rose cut sapphires with 25.49 cts of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

Necklace or Pendant Heart Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
By Crivelli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing necklace / pendant pavé set with pink sapphires and diamonds of top quality. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Necklace or Pendant Heart Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Necklace or Pendant Heart Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Free Shipping
H 1.21 in W 1.38 in D 0.2 in
Pink Sapphire, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14K rose gold pendant necklace with diamonds, rose quartz and pink sapphires. Features 14k rose
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Pink Sapphire, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Free Shipping
H 1.4 in W 0.62 in D 0.15 in L 18 in
Rare Customize Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
8-RND-0,06-G/VS2A Ruby 8-0,08ct Pink Sapphire 18-0,23ct Weight 2.65 grams Length 46 cm With a
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Romantic Gift Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Pink Gold Emprty Heart Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
PinkNecklace Gold 14 K Diamond 6-RND 57-0,11-F/VS1A Ruby 8-RND-0,19 (4)/3C Pink Sapphire 8-RND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Pink Sapphires
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Pink Sapphires 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 2 Green
Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Circa 2000s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Modern amethyst, pink sapphire & diamond necklet, featuring double drop pendant in 14k gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Impressive Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 7-RND-0,02-G/VS2A Ruby 15-0,06ct Pink Sapphire 11-0,06ct
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Hand Carved Pink Tourmaline Lionshead with Pink Sapphire Bail
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand carved by Master Carver Idar Oberstein Pink Tourmaline Lionshead with Pink Sapphire
Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Pink Sapphire Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum Diamond and Pink Sapphire 16 inch pendant necklace. This pendant has approximately .30 CTW
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Buccellati Pearl Pink Sapphire Peridot Necklace with Detachable Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati pearl, pink sapphire and peridot necklace, with detachable brooch. Total weight is
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Keshi Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in Central, HK
This colourful bloosom flower sapphire necklace features pink sapphires, brillant cut round
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Impressive Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite Yellow Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS2A Pink Sapphire 6-0,09ct Sapphire 6-0,06ct
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Fraleoni 18 Kt. Rose Gold Pink Sapphires Long Necklace
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Necklace handmade in Italy of 18 kt. rose gold with round-cut pink sapphires. This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Diamond collection. Pink sapphires are mounted with round bezels and al...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Diamond Pink Sapphire White Gold 18k Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace 18K White Gold Diamond 9-0,09 ct Diamond 27-0,13 ct Pink Sapphire 12-1,87 ct Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire Necklace 36.68cts Total
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a heart-shaped pink sapphires totaling 36.68cts set in 18kt white gold all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Modern Multi Sapphire Diamond White Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 14K White Gold Diamond 28-0,09 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,14 ct Ruby 1-0,06 ct Pink Sapphire 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

44.55ct Pink Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Necklace in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
beautiful pear shape diamonds & pink oval and pear shape sapphires. The necklace is set in 18kt white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Cento Pink Sapphire Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Honolulu, HI
Roberto Coin Cento Pink Sapphire Necklace in 18k White Gold. This stunning cento pendant features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.7 Carat Pink Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Pink Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

"Costis" Seahorse Necklace with 1.77 carats Pink Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Seahorse Necklace with an 1.77 carats Pink Sapphire on the animal's tail and a 0.11 carats
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emteem Certified 3.68 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold. Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18k
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold. Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cellini Plat/18KT 52.72Ct. of Pink & Purple Sapphires, 15.97Ct. Diamond Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent necklace designed by Cellini NYC with the most beautiful marquis pink sapphires and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

238.27 Carat Mixed Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, elegantly set in an open-work collar design. Each pink sapphire is carefully cut and matched to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Multicolor Round Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rome, IT
Sapphire & Green Tourmaline Fringe Pendant / Necklace 16". The necklace weighs 3.2 grams with 16" link
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Large Heart Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Large Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace featuring fine cut round
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Roaring 1920s Inspired Pink Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Drop Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings and Ring Available) Diamond 84-Round 57-0,31-4/5- Pink Sapphire 13-4,179 ct Weight 4.92 gram With
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace with Pink Sapphires
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
look for every occasion. Diamonds(Total Carat Weight: 0.5ct) -Pink Sapphires (Total Carat:10.13 ct
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow 18K Gold Necklace With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Sterling Silver Person with Balloons Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodstock, GA
0.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Sterling Silver Person with Balloons Pendant Necklace This pendant
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver

29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern style, convertible Opal & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring / Pendant Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.03ct Certified Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Solitaire Necklace in 14k RG
Located in Chicago, IL
The bezel solitaire necklace combines vintage-inspired detail and modern appeal together for a look
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Charm 14k White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pave Cluster Butterfly Motif Pendant Necklace, gracefully nestled
Category

2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Berberyn Certified 3.12 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Pendant Necklace in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold. Pink sapphires have been exponentially increasing in popularity as a modern and extremely
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphire with Necklace
By TSE
Located in Macau, MO
Abacus pendant with moving beads, decorated with a row of pink sapphire weighting 0.11 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphire with Necklace
18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant with Pink Sapphire with Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.47 in D 0.08 in L 0.81 in
2.32 Carat Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Tennis Diamond Heart Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this necklace is hand set with 2.32 carats Pink Sapphire and 1.25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Fluid Silhouette Organic Shapes Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Fluid Silhouette and Organic Shapes Oval Pink Sapphire Pendant - Necklace set with diamonds in 18kt
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

132ct cushion Pink Kunzite, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Necklace.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K rose gold pendant, featuring an opulent 132-carat cushion-cut Pink Kunzite, adorned by Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Kunzite, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Chevron Diamond & Pink Sapphire Baguette Pendant Necklace
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K gold, this necklace features a thoughtfully arranged collection of pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Set in 18K Gold, 13.10 carat Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Tanzanite & Pink Sapphire Modern style Pendant Necklace set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Dainty Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Minimal Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace with Chain in 14K Gold studded with oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.21ct. Certified Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Solitaire Necklace in 14k RG
Located in Chicago, IL
The bezel solitaire necklace combines vintage-inspired detail and modern appeal together for a look
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

6.59 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
6.59 Carat Pink Sapphire & Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k White Gold This stunning piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphires Garavelli Globo Pendant Necklace
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18KT White Gold DIAMOND AND PINK SAPPHIRES GARAVELLI GLOBO PENDANT NECKLACE Boule diameter mm.15
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Modern Pink Sapphire Necklace", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Modern Pink Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the modern pink sapphire necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 33 vintage or 174 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect modern pink sapphire necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic modern pink sapphire necklace over the years, but those made by Natkina, Cellini and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a modern pink sapphire 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 Pink Sapphire Necklace?

On average, a modern pink sapphire necklace at 1stDibs sells for $5,500, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $432,000 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.