Neptune Necklace
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Lebanese Antiquities
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Sterling S...
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
Vintage 1960s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1820s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Aquamarine, Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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