Multistrand Gold Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Coral, Jade, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Palladium, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Palla...
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
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1990s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
1990s Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century More Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Tsavorite, Opal, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
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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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