Natural Pearl Sautoir
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Crystal, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, South Sea ...
Antique Early 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
Vintage 1960s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
20th Century More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Pearl, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Emeral...
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1920s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Spin...
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are natural pearls left. However, most have been harvested so they are extremely rare. Cultured pearls are still authentic pearls but more readily available. You’ll find a variety of pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the size and quality, a natural pearl can be worth up to $1,500. In most cases, natural pearls are worth more than cultured pearls.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paspaley pearls are cultured — that is, the pearl-growing process is initiated by pearl farmers. Paspaley is known today as one of the finest suppliers of cultured pearls in the world. Shop a collection of genuine Paspaley pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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