Nantucket Pendant
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Spinel, Zircon, 10k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Cosmetic Bags
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
20th Century French Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Novelty Bags
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
2010s Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Palladium, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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