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Matrix Turquoise Bead Necklace with Melted Yellow Gold Nest Clasp
Matrix Turquoise Bead Necklace with Melted Yellow Gold Nest Clasp

Matrix Turquoise Bead Necklace with Melted Yellow Gold Nest Clasp

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Natural matrix turquoise nugget bead necklace featuring 19 beads strung with a 1960's melted 14k

Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
Turquoise White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli

Turquoise White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli

By Botta gioielli

Located in Milano, IT

Unbelievable blue color natural nuggets torquoise necklace in 18k white gold. This stunning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

A long gilt metal and paste link necklace/sautoir, Chanel, 1980s
A long gilt metal and paste link necklace/sautoir, Chanel, 1980s

A long gilt metal and paste link necklace/sautoir, Chanel, 1980s

By Robert Goossens for Chanel

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

and glass paste 'nuggets', this single row necklace, exudes style and quality, and is very easy to

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Citrine and Pearl Triple Strand Necklace
Citrine and Pearl Triple Strand Necklace

Citrine and Pearl Triple Strand Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a citrine and pearl triple strand necklace. Nouveau Boutique created this with citrine

Category

2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage Trifari Coral Nugget Necklace with Seashells
Vintage Trifari Coral Nugget Necklace with Seashells

Vintage Trifari Coral Nugget Necklace with Seashells

By Trifari

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Super long vintage Trifari goldtone seashell and faux coral nugget necklace with original Trifari

Category

American Beaded Necklaces

1970s Navajo Nugget Necklace
1970s Navajo Nugget Necklace

1970s Navajo Nugget Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Beautiful natural blue Navajo nugget and heishi bead necklace with sterling clasp and strung on

Category

Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

70s Brutalist Style Nugget Necklace
70s Brutalist Style Nugget Necklace

70s Brutalist Style Nugget Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Brutalist influenced golden cast metal necklace with large links and textured surface. Unsigned box

Category

Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Sergio Elefante Rose Quartz Bead Gold Nugget Necklace
Sergio Elefante Rose Quartz Bead Gold Nugget Necklace

Sergio Elefante Rose Quartz Bead Gold Nugget Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Sergio Elefante 18k rose quartz necklace is about as bold as they come! Rumor has it Wilma

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Sixties Gilt Bronze Nugget Necklace by Oriol Sunyer
Sixties Gilt Bronze Nugget Necklace by Oriol Sunyer

Sixties Gilt Bronze Nugget Necklace by Oriol Sunyer

By Oriol Sunyer

Located in Winnetka, IL

Rare, signed and dated gilt bronze necklace with an interesting modernist design. Hand-wrought by

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Pearl Nugget Necklace
Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Pearl Nugget Necklace

Signed Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Faux Pearl Nugget Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane features pearly medallions with large vertical crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Yellow Beryl Nugget Necklace with an 18k Yellow Gold Roman Seal Clasp
Yellow Beryl Nugget Necklace with an 18k Yellow Gold Roman Seal Clasp

Yellow Beryl Nugget Necklace with an 18k Yellow Gold Roman Seal Clasp

By Llyn strong

Located in Greenville, SC

necklace was made and designed by llyn strong. Items sold separately upon request.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Carnelian, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with an Agate Slice Clasp
Lapis Lazuli Necklace with an Agate Slice Clasp

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with an Agate Slice Clasp

By Llyn strong

Located in Greenville, SC

A 156 carat lapis lazuli nugget necklace, untreated from Afghanistan necklace with 18k yellow gold

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

156 Carat Lapis Lazuli Necklace with a "Steve Walters" Sterling Silver Clasp
156 Carat Lapis Lazuli Necklace with a "Steve Walters" Sterling Silver Clasp

156 Carat Lapis Lazuli Necklace with a "Steve Walters" Sterling Silver Clasp

By Llyn strong

Located in Greenville, SC

A 156 carat lapis lazuli nugget necklace, untreated from Afghanistan necklace with 18k yellow gold

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling...

Amethyst Nugget Gold Necklace
Amethyst Nugget Gold Necklace

Amethyst Nugget Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Amethyst Polished Nugget with a 29mm  Gold Plate Sterling Silver hook Clasp, hand knotted for

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Vintage Faux Gold & Silver Nugget Collar Necklace
Vintage Faux Gold & Silver Nugget Collar Necklace

Vintage Faux Gold & Silver Nugget Collar Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage necklace has a combination of gold tone and silver tone round nugget design. In

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Antique 1860s More Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Gold 1980s Nugget Crystal Necklace
Vintage Chanel Gold 1980s Nugget Crystal Necklace

Vintage Chanel Gold 1980s Nugget Crystal Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This vintage signed Chanel necklace has alternating strands of large sized gold tone metal nuggets

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Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Decadent Jewels Interlocking Lapis Lazuli Large Turquoise Nugget Gold Necklace
Decadent Jewels Interlocking Lapis Lazuli Large Turquoise Nugget Gold Necklace

Decadent Jewels Interlocking Lapis Lazuli Large Turquoise Nugget Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Interlocking faceted Lapis Lazuli beads 12x12mm with a 42x30mm large natural Turquoise nugget

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Decadent Jewels Larimar Nugget Multi-Strand Sterling Silver Torsarde Necklace
Decadent Jewels Larimar Nugget Multi-Strand Sterling Silver Torsarde Necklace

Decadent Jewels Larimar Nugget Multi-Strand Sterling Silver Torsarde Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

. Necklace features 8 strands of polished 5mm nuggets of natural Larimar beads, with Sterling Silver finishes

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Estate Yellow Gold Nugget Flakes 24 Karat Filled Necklace Pendant
Vintage Estate Yellow Gold Nugget Flakes 24 Karat Filled Necklace Pendant

Vintage Estate Yellow Gold Nugget Flakes 24 Karat Filled Necklace Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k, 24k (gold nugget flakes) Stones: Round Brilliant Cut

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace
18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace

18" Vintage 7.5 mm Gold Plate Nugget Style Flat Chain Choker Necklace

Located in Sausalito, CA

Make a timeless statement with this vintage eye-catching choker necklace that boasts a 7.5 mm flat

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Kian Design 18 Carat Yellow Gold Nugget, White Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Kian Design 18 Carat Yellow Gold Nugget, White Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

Kian Design 18 Carat Yellow Gold Nugget, White Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

By Kian Design

Located in South Perth, AU

Pepita Neckpiece This natural 24 carat Australian nugget is complemented by a chenier set white

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold 15.0 Cttw Diamond Nugget Choker Necklace Chain 16 Inch
Vintage 18ct White Gold 15.0 Cttw Diamond Nugget Choker Necklace Chain 16 Inch

Vintage 18ct White Gold 15.0 Cttw Diamond Nugget Choker Necklace Chain 16 Inch

Located in Camelford, GB

WHITE GOLD 15 CARAT DIAMOND NATURAL NUGGET CHOKER NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Solid 18ct (750/000) white

Category

Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

70s Nugget Tigers Eye Collar
70s Nugget Tigers Eye Collar

70s Nugget Tigers Eye Collar

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Oversized brutalist style gilt metal and true tigers eye stone pendant on a collar style choker. Good condition, mild finish wear on the back mostly. 3.5″ long x 3″ wide. About 16″ a...

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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

18k Yellow Gold 4mm Round Sparkly Diamond 1/2" x 1" Nugget Pendant
18k Yellow Gold 4mm Round Sparkly Diamond 1/2" x 1" Nugget Pendant

18k Yellow Gold 4mm Round Sparkly Diamond 1/2" x 1" Nugget Pendant

Located in Las Vegas, NV

yellow gold. The freeform nugget shape adds a touch of uniqueness to this piece, while the white

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

24 Carat Gold Nugget with Pink and White Diamond Pendant in 18 Carat White Gold
24 Carat Gold Nugget with Pink and White Diamond Pendant in 18 Carat White Gold

24 Carat Gold Nugget with Pink and White Diamond Pendant in 18 Carat White Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Uniquely designed is this natural 24 carat gold nugget wrapped in 18 carat white gold embellished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Go...

Peruvian Opal Horn Pale Wood Long Gemstone Necklace
Peruvian Opal Horn Pale Wood Long Gemstone Necklace

Peruvian Opal Horn Pale Wood Long Gemstone Necklace

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

is macramé and Peruvian Opal Nuggets. The necklaces are individual necklaces that may be worn alone

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal

Brazilian Emerald Round Beaded Necklace with Interlocking Clasp
Brazilian Emerald Round Beaded Necklace with Interlocking Clasp

Brazilian Emerald Round Beaded Necklace with Interlocking Clasp

By Rocat Designs

Located in Tucson, AZ

Amazing and rare Brazilian emerald beaded necklace comprised of very large 17.5 -18mm round natural

Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

Labradorite Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace
Labradorite Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace

Labradorite Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Three stranded Labradorite faceted nuggets and Freswater Keshi Pearl necklace. With vermeil beads

Category

2010s Australian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil

Arizona Sleeping Beauty Three Strand Necklace, Natural Turquoise Nuggets
Arizona Sleeping Beauty Three Strand Necklace, Natural Turquoise Nuggets

Arizona Sleeping Beauty Three Strand Necklace, Natural Turquoise Nuggets

Located in New York, NY

Sleeping beauty turquoise. Sleeping beauty turquoise can be found in the southwestern part of the United States in Arizona. The highly sought after stone has made a tremendous imp...

Category

Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Ametrine Nuggets Necklace
Ametrine Nuggets Necklace

Ametrine Nuggets Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

An unusual marvelous massive necklace made of natural raw ametrine, one of a kind, incredible

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Decadent Jewels Australian Mookaite Nugget Necklace
Decadent Jewels Australian Mookaite Nugget Necklace

Decadent Jewels Australian Mookaite Nugget Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Australian Mookaite in gorgeous browns yellows and reds. Faceted nuggets range from 18 - 20mm. Hand

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Butterscotch Amber Nugget Necklace
Sterling Silver and Butterscotch Amber Nugget Necklace

Sterling Silver and Butterscotch Amber Nugget Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous and chunky sterling silver and baltic butterscotch polished amber stone statement necklace

Category

Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exceptional Tourmaline Nugget and Gold Necklace
Exceptional Tourmaline Nugget and Gold Necklace

Exceptional Tourmaline Nugget and Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Stunning large natural Tourmaline nugget necklace, each stone is 14-17mm by 11mm hand knotted with

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 10k Gold

Decadent Jewels Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Necklace
Decadent Jewels Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Necklace

Decadent Jewels Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

3 strands stabilized natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nugget necklace, hand knotted on black

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Silver Necklace
Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Silver Necklace

Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

polished side drill flat nugget necklace hand knotted on pale Aqua coloured thread with Sterling Silver

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver

Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Gold Necklace
Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Gold Necklace

Decadent Jewels Beryl Aquamarine Morganite Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

polished side drill flat nugget necklace hand knotted on pale Aqua coloured thread with Gold plate Sterling

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Genuine Turquoise Nugget Choker Necklace
Natural Genuine Turquoise Nugget Choker Necklace

Natural Genuine Turquoise Nugget Choker Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Natural genuine turquoise nugget choker necklace. The turquoise stone beads are knotted and the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

20th Century Monumental Turquoise "Nugget" Choker Necklace
20th Century Monumental Turquoise "Nugget" Choker Necklace

20th Century Monumental Turquoise "Nugget" Choker Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage, Vibrant & Rare, Monumental Authentic Turquoise Chunky "Nugget" Stone Choker Style

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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Nugget Jade Rose Gold Necklace
Decadent Jewels Amethyst Nugget Jade Rose Gold Necklace

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Nugget Jade Rose Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Amethyst Acid Polished Nugget approximately 25mm beads with Korean Jade nuggets and rose gold

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Hematite, Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Faceted Nugget Gold Necklace
Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Faceted Nugget Gold Necklace

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Faceted Nugget Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Lapis Lazuli natural Faceted Nugget approx 10x12mm with a side drilled 5x13mm nugget, 40mm Gold

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Decadent Jewels High quality Tanzanite Nugget gold Necklace
Decadent Jewels High quality Tanzanite Nugget gold Necklace

Decadent Jewels High quality Tanzanite Nugget gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

nuggets graduating around the necklace from 10 - 30mm. Hand knotted on blue thread. Total length 56cm with

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 9k Gold

Large Green Natural Chinese Turquoise Nugget Silver Necklace
Large Green Natural Chinese Turquoise Nugget Silver Necklace

Large Green Natural Chinese Turquoise Nugget Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Large Polished nuggets of Stabilised Natural Chinese Turquoise with an elegant Sterling silver hook

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Yellow Gold Nuggets Roberto Coin Necklace
18 Carat Yellow Gold Nuggets Roberto Coin Necklace

18 Carat Yellow Gold Nuggets Roberto Coin Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in South Perth, AU

links that are fashioned in the shapes of gold nuggets. Length: 48.0cm Weight: 53.0g

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Necklace and Bracelet, Contemporary 14 Karat Nugget Accents
Lapis Lazuli Necklace and Bracelet, Contemporary 14 Karat Nugget Accents

Lapis Lazuli Necklace and Bracelet, Contemporary 14 Karat Nugget Accents

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Contemporary, matching Necklace and Bracelet made of Lapis Lazui 9.65 millimeter and 14 karat

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace
Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace

Coral Turquoise Crystal Nuggets Pearl Gemstone 925 Gilded Silver Beaded Necklace

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Stunning multi-strand necklace with rock crystal, pearls, coral and turquoise. This epic necklace

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Chanel Pearl and Crystal Nugget Sautoir
Vintage Chanel Pearl and Crystal Nugget Sautoir

Vintage Chanel Pearl and Crystal Nugget Sautoir

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Chanel sautoir of faux pearls, crystal roundels and nuggets with Chanel logo. iIt can

Category

1990s French Romantic More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Lapis Lazuli Malachite Gold Necklace
Lapis Lazuli Malachite Gold Necklace

Lapis Lazuli Malachite Gold Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

A grade natural 8mm Lapis Lazuli Beads sit at the back of this necklace which has 3 natural

Category

2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold-filled

Black Onyx, Agate, Red Bamboo Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Black Onyx, Agate, Red Bamboo Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Black Onyx, Agate, Red Bamboo Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Freshwater Pearls. Asymmetric pattern make for an interesting yet stylish combination. Coral nuggets measure

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Massive Bold Black Tourmaline and Keshi Pearl necklace.
A.Jeschel Massive Bold Black Tourmaline and Keshi Pearl necklace.

A.Jeschel Massive Bold Black Tourmaline and Keshi Pearl necklace.

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

white pearl necklace. Large nuggets of rough-cut and polished Black Tourmaline are seamlessly mixed with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Impressive Vintage Turquoise Graduated Bead Necklace
Impressive Vintage Turquoise Graduated Bead Necklace

Impressive Vintage Turquoise Graduated Bead Necklace

Located in Concord, MA

Impressive vintage turquoise graduated bead necklace, nuggets graduating from 5/8" to 1 3/4

Category

Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Precious Stone

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Nugget Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate nugget necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Vermeil and Silver. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 95 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect nugget necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing nugget necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gemjunky/M D Designs, Karen Sugarman Designs and Decadent Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A nugget necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 18 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and tumbled alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a nugget necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Nugget Necklace?

On average, a nugget necklace at 1stDibs sells for $950, while they’re typically $173 on the low end and $23,638 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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