Necklace Formal
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Luxembourgish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary Link Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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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