Nugget Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Spinel, Spinel, Opal, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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