Multicolored Ruby Necklace
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
20th Century French Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Copper
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Dia...
2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Dia...
2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Dia...
2010s English Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American More Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Ameth...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...
Unknown Chain Necklaces
20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Chain Necklaces
Kunzite, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tour...
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel,...
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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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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