Multi Coloured Gem Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavo...
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
20th Century Belts
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Scottish Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
20th Century Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
Early 2000s Novelty Bags
Recent Sales
2010s British Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Amethyst, Gol...
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 2000s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s English Link Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s English Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Emer...
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold
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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