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Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s
Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s

Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Measurements The necklace maximum length measured flat end to end = 21 in The necklace length extends from 18

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Platinum 8.4ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gorgeous Drop Necklace
Vintage Platinum 8.4ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gorgeous Drop Necklace

Vintage Platinum 8.4ctw GIA Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gorgeous Drop Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

/VS2 Clarity - 4.05ctw approx. Total Carat Weight: 8.4 approx. Material: Solid Platinum Necklace w

Category

20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Combined listing: Cartier Diamond Necklace, Cartier Brooche, Diamond Skull Ring
Combined listing: Cartier Diamond Necklace, Cartier Brooche, Diamond Skull Ring

Combined listing: Cartier Diamond Necklace, Cartier Brooche, Diamond Skull Ring

By Cartier

Located in London, England

is a gross weight of 36.5 grams. The necklace can be extended upon request! The panther itself

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Briolette Necklace Antique Fringe Drop 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Briolette Necklace Antique Fringe Drop 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Siberian Amethyst Briolette Necklace Antique Fringe Drop 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

(13mm) wide. The smallest amethyst is 22mm long and 10mm wide. The necklace could be easily extended by

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Nicky Butler Limited Ed Raj Collection Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Necklace
Nicky Butler Limited Ed Raj Collection Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Necklace

Nicky Butler Limited Ed Raj Collection Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Necklace

By Nicky Butler

Located in Washington Depot, CT

chalcedony and turquoise. Piece is #47 of 150. Measurements: Necklace measures 17"" with 3"" extender

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Chanel Poured Glass Lion Head Collar Necklace and Earrings Goossens, 1960s
Chanel Poured Glass Lion Head Collar Necklace and Earrings Goossens, 1960s

Chanel Poured Glass Lion Head Collar Necklace and Earrings Goossens, 1960s

By Chanel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

jeweler add an extender to the necklace, and keep the extra head as a spare or wear on another chain. In

Category

Vintage 1960s French Baroque Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Set Necklace Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Set Necklace Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Set Necklace Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

necklace. No sign at earrings, they are the same set. Size: Necklace: 36 cm, extend chain: 2 cm. pendant

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Square Crystals Ribbed Omega Necklace Earrings Set
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Square Crystals Ribbed Omega Necklace Earrings Set

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Square Crystals Ribbed Omega Necklace Earrings Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

absolutely from the same set. Size: Necklace: 36 cm. Extend chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 1.5*1.5 cm. Earrings: 1.3

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1959 Shades of Blue Rhinestone Necklace by Henkel & Grosse'
Christian Dior 1959 Shades of Blue Rhinestone Necklace by Henkel & Grosse'

Christian Dior 1959 Shades of Blue Rhinestone Necklace by Henkel & Grosse'

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

extender chain. The necklace may be worn from 15.25 inches to the longest wearable length of 17 inches

Category

Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Lily Pad Leaf Statement Necklace Adjustable
Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Lily Pad Leaf Statement Necklace Adjustable

Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Lily Pad Leaf Statement Necklace Adjustable

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Oscar de la Renta gold plated lily pad leaf statement necklace with adjustable extender. Luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal

14k Solid Yellow Gold 3.76CT Oval Shape Natural Opal 0.49CT Diamond Necklace
14k Solid Yellow Gold 3.76CT Oval Shape Natural Opal 0.49CT Diamond Necklace

14k Solid Yellow Gold 3.76CT Oval Shape Natural Opal 0.49CT Diamond Necklace

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Chain Necklace 16" With 2" Extender Adjustable Length. In the video, you can see the wonderful play of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Sized Blue Topaz Bezel Station Necklace 20 Inch
14K Yellow Gold Large Sized Blue Topaz Bezel Station Necklace 20 Inch

14K Yellow Gold Large Sized Blue Topaz Bezel Station Necklace 20 Inch

Located in New York, NY

18 inches plus a 3-inch extender, this versatile necklace allows for adjustable styling — whether

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s 2 Versatile Twist Rope Chain Necklace Bracelet Set
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s 2 Versatile Twist Rope Chain Necklace Bracelet Set

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s 2 Versatile Twist Rope Chain Necklace Bracelet Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

even add a pendant on the necklace... Size: Necklace: 39*0.5 cm, extend chain: 5 cm. Long necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Statement Grey Pearl & Rhinestone Choker & Cuff 2000s
Statement Grey Pearl & Rhinestone Choker & Cuff 2000s

Statement Grey Pearl & Rhinestone Choker & Cuff 2000s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Fastening: Necklace - lobster clasp with extender/adjustable chain. Bracelet - no opening, slides over hand

Category

Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet 23.4 Grams, Made in Italy
14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet 23.4 Grams, Made in Italy

14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet 23.4 Grams, Made in Italy

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

. Matching necklace is also available and can be extended onto the necklace to make long. Necklace is 17.5

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vendome Crystal Pearl 1950’s Collar And Cuff Bracelet
Vendome Crystal Pearl 1950’s Collar And Cuff Bracelet

Vendome Crystal Pearl 1950’s Collar And Cuff Bracelet

Located in Wilmslow, GB

bracelet with cascading faux pearl and crystals drops to finish. The necklace features a lovely extender

Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Circle Rope' Necklace
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Circle Rope' Necklace

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Circle Rope' Necklace

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Necklace measures 18 inches in length and is accompanied by a 4 1/2 inch extender for a total wearable

Category

Early 2000s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 'Rose' Rose Gold and  Diamond Openwork Pendant Necklace
Piaget 'Rose' Rose Gold and  Diamond Openwork Pendant Necklace

Piaget 'Rose' Rose Gold and Diamond Openwork Pendant Necklace

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

, about 16.5" with 0.5" extender. The necklace is not presented with the original box or papers. CIRCA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chanel 13A Chunky Silver Chain Runway Choker Necklace
Chanel 13A Chunky Silver Chain Runway Choker Necklace

Chanel 13A Chunky Silver Chain Runway Choker Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

grey to silver. Small CC logos on front of chain and at back of necklace extenders. Very heavy peice

Category

2010s French Choker Necklaces

Marco Bicego Siviglia Station Textured Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego Siviglia Station Textured Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Siviglia Station Textured Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

By Marco Bicego

Located in Great Neck, NY

features a "Marco Bicego" stamped lobster lock closure. The necklace can be extended if needed with

Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp
Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp

Antique 14K Gold Cube Watch Fob with Watch Chain & Dog Clasp

Located in Danvers, MA

necklace extender with pendant...particularly paired with another antique watch chain. Tested throughout

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Ben Amun Geode Necklace

Ben Amun Geode Necklace

By Ben Amun

Located in Sydney, NSW

bar.This Necklace is reversible.Finished with extender for the perfect fit.

Category

2010s Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Base Metal, Gold Plate

Dramntic Rhinestone Bib Necklace
Dramntic Rhinestone Bib Necklace

Dramntic Rhinestone Bib Necklace

Located in Berkshires, MA

This extended bib necklace is made of multi clear crystal rhinestone each prong set,with a rhodium

Category

Unknown Rope Necklaces

Rainbow Kaleidoscope Swing Necklace
Rainbow Kaleidoscope Swing Necklace

Rainbow Kaleidoscope Swing Necklace

By Jada Jo

Located in Newport Beach, CA

" necklace with an 2" extender enabling an adjustable length.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold-filled

Elephant Diamond Larimar Necklace
Elephant Diamond Larimar Necklace

Elephant Diamond Larimar Necklace

By Jada Jo

Located in Newport Beach, CA

designed with a 2"gold chain extender allowing the necklace to be lengthened.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Larimar, Gold-filled

Rainbow Kaleidoscope Eye Necklace
Rainbow Kaleidoscope Eye Necklace

Rainbow Kaleidoscope Eye Necklace

By Jada Jo

Located in Newport Beach, CA

" necklace with an 2" extender enabling an adjustable length.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Dior 1980s Necklace
Vintage Dior 1980s Necklace

Vintage Dior 1980s Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

by experts. Features the signed Dior CD tag at the end of the extender chain. This necklace is in

Category

Vintage 1980s German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Diamond and Platinum Scalloped Necklace
Diamond and Platinum Scalloped Necklace

Diamond and Platinum Scalloped Necklace

Located in QLD , AU

look just as perfect with a casual outfit like jeans and a T-Shirt. A finely detailed necklace which

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

H. Stern Filaments Diamond Gold Necklace
H. Stern Filaments Diamond Gold Necklace

H. Stern Filaments Diamond Gold Necklace

By H. Stern

Located in Lambertville, NJ

on the clasp end.Necklace is extendable up to 20" ( extender alone is 5 1/2" long) necklace is 24mm

Category

20th Century Brazilian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

WEINGRILL Large Oblong Textured Link Necklace
WEINGRILL Large Oblong Textured Link Necklace

WEINGRILL Large Oblong Textured Link Necklace

By Carlo Weingrill

Located in Atlanta, GA

alongside the necklace or to extend this necklace.

Category

20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Verdura Classic 14kt. Aqua Marine Pendant Necklace
Verdura Classic 14kt. Aqua Marine Pendant Necklace

Verdura Classic 14kt. Aqua Marine Pendant Necklace

By Verdura

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage Verdura link necklace that breaks into three 7" bracelets with 1 1/2" extender, the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Vintage Signed Goldette Dangling Silver Tone Necklace
Vintage Signed Goldette Dangling Silver Tone Necklace

Vintage Signed Goldette Dangling Silver Tone Necklace

By Goldette

Located in New York, NY

/2“ wide and 7” long including the extended chains. The necklace is 20” around the neck. It is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Gold Basketweave Link Necklace w/ Removable Pavé Diamond Enhancer
Gold Basketweave Link Necklace w/ Removable Pavé Diamond Enhancer

Gold Basketweave Link Necklace w/ Removable Pavé Diamond Enhancer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

wide, 16.25 inches long (17.5 inches w/ extender). The total weight for the necklace and extender is

Category

Late 20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace
Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

16” long with a 4” extender. This necklace is in excellent condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American More Necklaces

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace
Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

Oscar De La Renta Runway Cascading Crystal Leaf Necklace

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

” long with a 4” extender. This necklace is in excellent condition.

Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Gold Plated Choker Necklace, 1980s
Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Gold Plated Choker Necklace, 1980s

Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Gold Plated Choker Necklace, 1980s

By Napier

Located in London, GB

choker necklace features an extendable length of 11-15 inches, making it a versatile addition to any

Category

Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1970s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet and Necklace Set
1970s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet and Necklace Set

1970s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet and Necklace Set

Located in Oxted, Surrey

. With a French hallmark. The bracelet can extend the necklace so you can wear it as a short necklace and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Jugenstil Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Necklace by Heinrich Levinger
Jugenstil Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Necklace by Heinrich Levinger

Jugenstil Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Necklace by Heinrich Levinger

Located in Danvers, MA

alter the chain, one could use a commercially made chain extender. Overall, the necklace is in

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

19.36 Carat Pear Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
19.36 Carat Pear Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace

19.36 Carat Pear Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace

By Butani

Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon

Handmade from 18K white gold, this collar necklace has over 70 glittering pear-cut diamonds

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19.71 Carat Pear Princess Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace
19.71 Carat Pear Princess Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace

19.71 Carat Pear Princess Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Collar Necklace

By Butani

Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon

at the back so the necklace length can be extended. Matching earrings available. Please contact

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS  Chain and Pendant

VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS Chain and Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold extendable necklace / and bracelet with a double headed eagle pendant.

Category

French Necklace Enhancers

SOLD - Monet Demi Parure
SOLD - Monet Demi Parure

SOLD - Monet Demi Parure

By Monet

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

fold over clasp which is signed MONET. This necklace has a 1"L extender which shows signs of wear which

Category

Vintage 1940s American Link Necklaces

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage  Gold Plated Cupid Necklace & Earring Set
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage  Gold Plated Cupid Necklace & Earring Set

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Gold Plated Cupid Necklace & Earring Set

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Cloverdale, CA

/> Necklace 16" with a 3" extender chain; total is 19" Earrings 1 1/4" x 1"

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Necklace

Located in QLD , AU

extended is 40cm and you can shorten it by using a jump ring to 37cm. This necklace looks perfect with the

Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant with 14 Karat White Gold Extendable Chain
South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant with 14 Karat White Gold Extendable Chain

South Sea Baroque Pearl Pendant with 14 Karat White Gold Extendable Chain

Located in New York, NY

pearl is set on a 14 karat white rabbit ear bail. The pearl hangs from a 14 karat white gold extendable

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

necklace extension
necklace extension

necklace extension

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

the length needed to extend the necklace to the client's length as described in the message forum.

Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

LANVIN Necklace 1970s Vintage
LANVIN Necklace 1970s Vintage

LANVIN Necklace 1970s Vintage

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

hangtag at the end of the extender chain -This necklace is in excellent condition with no imperfections

Category

Vintage 1970s German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Inspired Cameo, Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Choker Necklace
Victorian Inspired Cameo, Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Choker Necklace

Victorian Inspired Cameo, Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Choker Necklace

Located in Pikesville, MD

seed pearl choker style cameo necklace has detachable clasps so cameo and diamond piece can be worn as

Category

Early 2000s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

ZUNI  Sterling Silver Green Turquoise 18" - 20" Necklace 1" Round Earring Set
ZUNI  Sterling Silver Green Turquoise 18" - 20" Necklace 1" Round Earring Set

ZUNI Sterling Silver Green Turquoise 18" - 20" Necklace 1" Round Earring Set

Located in Las Vegas, NV

ZUNI ~ Sterling Silver .925 Green Turquoise 18" extends to 20" Necklace and 1" Round Earring Set

Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hand Made Solid Rose Gold Vintage Fob Chain
Hand Made Solid Rose Gold Vintage Fob Chain

Hand Made Solid Rose Gold Vintage Fob Chain

Located in MELBOURNE, VIC

where originally used for securing a pocket-watch, but can be worn as a wrap bracelet or necklace, if

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Find the exact necklace extender you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a necklace extender may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic necklace extender over the years, but those made by Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A necklace extender can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. Finding a necklace extender for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Necklace Extender?

Prices for a necklace extender can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $479 and can go as high as $63,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,160.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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