Molten Necklace
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Canadian Modernist Link Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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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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