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Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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22k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Agate, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Opal
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
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Jade, 18k Gold
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Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
2010s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
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Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Gold Plate
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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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22k Gold, 14k Gold
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14k Gold, 24k Gold
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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Jade
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Opal, Gold Plate
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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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