Necklaces Estate Gemstones
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modernist Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Artisan Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sap...
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Late 20th Century Modern Link Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Ye...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, Rhodolite
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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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