Mother Of Pearl Shell Necklace
1990s Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Jasper
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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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