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Carved Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This necklace is crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 7.01 carats carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Snow Leopard with Ruby Enhancer
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K hand carved petrified wood handsome snow leopard with hand painted crystal eyes and jasper nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Jade Necklace with Diamonds and Ruby In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Octagon shape this Carved Jade Necklace with Diamonds and Ruby around is a unique piece. This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Carved Ruby Bead Graduated Sweetie Chain Necklace with Yellow Gold Roundels
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made using 14 carat Yellow Gold, the suspended Carved Ruby beads are threaded together with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 34.30 Carat Carved Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Affinity Necklace Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 34.30 Carat Carved Ruby and 1.26 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Carved Black Onyx Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace With Pearls and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiate opulence with the strikingly carved black onyx centerpiece, complemented by 17 freshwater
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination Of Indian
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Bone Dragon with Ruby Eyes Pendant
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
This dragon pendant is composed of carved cow bone and 18k yellow gold in black oxidized sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Carved Turquoise Diamond Ruby Snake Fob Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold long fob chain, with attached pendant, featuring carved turquoise, adorned with
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

Carved Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14 Karat gold, this beautiful necklace is handmade in 38.58 carats of carved emerald, ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake Necklace in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful and very wearable snake necklace has a friendly face with ornate blue enamel, engraving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1930’s Yellow Gold, Carved Emerald and Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, floral motif carved emerald with ruby detail and 10K
Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace with Tutti Fruiti Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Spacers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive contemporary necklace containing four strands of ruby beads accented with two - 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand carved blue topaz ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is a contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo & Ruby Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
featuring a carved coral rose flower at the bottom dangle pendant & round cabochon cut ruby at the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meghna Jewels Hand Carved Bird Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold pendant is hand set with ruby & .05 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

36.81 carats of Carved Ruby pendant
Located in New York, NY
, boasting a substantial weight of 18.22 grams. At its core lies a mesmerizing centerpiece—a single carved
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Parrot Gold Pendant with Emerald, Sapphires, Ruby and Pearl Carved Flowers
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Leon Mege Reversible Micro Pave Pendant with Carved Moonstone, Rubies, Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made reversible "Shambhala" pendant with hand-carved moonstone, 3.30 carat of natural rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver

Carved Skull Coral with Bat Designed Rope Necklace with Multi Gemstone
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.51gms , DIAMOND:8.19cts , SILVER:53.45gms, RUBY : 0.2cts, WHITE SAPPHIRE : 1.15cts, Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Granulation Antefix Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal & Rubys 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Antefix shape pendant necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a hand carved Rock
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

542 carat 3-Strand Ruby Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
beautifully carved ruby briolette beads suspended from two 14 karat yellow gold bars complete with a yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco carved ruby and diamond platinum pendant featuring 4 carved, leaf motif cabochon
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace in white gold with emerald and ruby beads, showcasing a carved emerald
Category

Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant with Carved Intaglio worn by Zoe Kravitz
Located in Brisbane, AU
A double halo of diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires circles around a precious intaglio carved by
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire

14Y Green-Blue Carved Jadeite & Ruby Koala Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Charming carved jadeite koala pendant with 14k yellow gold and ruby accents. The jadeite is a
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Buddha Pendant in 18k Gold Set with Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Honolulu, HI
1.00 ct., and 6 round rubies totaling approximately 0.30 ct. The natural coral is beautifully carved
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Silver Gold Plated Aquamarine Ruby Pendant
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
Using the ancient art of stone-carving, this one-of-a-kind aquamarine pendant has been hand-carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Necklace with Antique Cinese Gold Element Tanzanite Ruby Peridot Tourmaline
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with antique Cinese Gold Element fine carved with Cherries flowers, tormaline, Lemmon
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Jade, Peridot, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful necklace with Carved Colombian Natural Emeralds set in 18K Gold and strung with Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Choker Silver Necklace With Carved Jade & Emerald Stones in Pave Set Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:1.9g, Diamond:8.12Ct, Silver:30.922g, Emerald:62.72Ct, Jade:43.05Ct,"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Enamel A'la Russe Necklace What do you know about Pavlovo Posad shawls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Russian Empire Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Necklace Tanzanite Ruby Mother of Pearl
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special necklace linked in 18k gold gr.21,78 with carved ruby leaf shape, cabochon ruby
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold

Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Demi-Parure
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Carved Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Drapery Necklace & Ear Clips. Of Mughal
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Ruby Leaves 22k Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous necklace features hand-carved ruby leaves hanging from a 22k gold chain. Featuring
Category

2010s American Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Pendant Enhancer
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous pendant features a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate cut-out
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Vintage 18ky Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace. The necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant Diamonds Rubies Pearl 18 Karat Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant was made around 1900 (1880-1920) and is both 18K yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Carved Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Convertible Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Emerald Ruby Convertible Suite in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antiques Chinese Button, Rose Quartz, Ruby Gold 18 Karat Pendant Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special necklace with antiques original cinese buttons enamel with decorations, carved rose
Category

2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

Coral, Rubies, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic pendant necklace in 18 kt yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Amethyst Ruby Handmade Pendant, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
displayed hand carved royal purple amethyst and a vibrant pigeon blood red Burmese ruby bezel set in a
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Diamond and Rubies Fish Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
sparkle and sophistication. Nestled amidst the design, a single ruby infuses the necklace with a vibrant
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Handmade Carved Amber 18k and 24k Gold Choker Necklace
By Aloni jewelry
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
this hand made one of a kind necklace made from carved white Baltic amber inlay 24k gold inside the
Category

Early 2000s Israeli Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Handmade Carved Amber 18k and 24k Gold Choker Necklace
Handmade Carved Amber 18k and 24k Gold Choker Necklace
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Eastern Inspired Ruby & Emerald Beryl Leaf Motif Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
motif necklace and earring set. The unique Lavalier style necklace is exquisitely crafted with ruby and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Tutti Frutti Necklace Earrings Set 18K, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Carved Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies with a round cut fine Diamonds. Necklace and earrings set. 18
Category

Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, unusual museum quality Spanish Baroque period ruby, rock crystal, gold and silver topped
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendant necklace in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Diamonds, Ruby, Emeralds, Sapphires, Coral, Pearl, Gold/Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mm) carved on coral, adorned all around and at the top and at the bottom by little diamonds, rubies
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 9k...

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx Diamond Ebony Beaded Necklace & Ebony Ruby Hamsa Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - large 925 sterling silver double sided pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold

OOAK Hand Carved 39.02ct Tanzanite and Ruby Cab Pendant In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in opulence with our One-of-a-Kind 18k Yellow Gold Carved Tanzanite Pendant, a masterful
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
composed of hand carved Rubies, Sapphires and cabochon Emeralds. The fruit filled basket is further
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Carved Love Birds Agate Cameo Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut burma ruby diamond carved love birds agate cameo pendant necklace. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Poki Diamond Bone Ruby Peridot Citrine Ebony Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This signature bone rosary pendant necklace is a delightful accessory to brighten up any outfit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold...

Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1
Category

1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Necklace With Carved Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate necklace with carved ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect necklace with carved ruby among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing necklace with carved ruby — no matter the origin — is easy, but Diane Griswold Johnston and Leon Mege each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A necklace with carved ruby of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Ruby, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a necklace with carved ruby for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Necklace With Carved Ruby?

On average, a necklace with carved ruby at 1stDibs sells for $5,925, while they’re typically $925 on the low end and $9,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.