Modernist Brass Necklace
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Modernist More Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chilean More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Modern Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1960s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
1990s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s Mexican More Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Onyx
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Australian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican More Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s Mexican More Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass, Sterling Silver
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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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