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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Jasper, Multi-gemstone, Silver
2010s Swiss Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Collectible Jewelry
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century Italian Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
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Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
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Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Other, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Hematite, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Other, Agate, Amber, Carnelia...
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings
Jasper, 22k Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded 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.
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