Opal Station Necklace
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s North American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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2010s Indian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Chain Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is a station necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A station necklace is a delicate metal necklace that has gemstones, charms, beads or other embellishments “stationed” at various points along the chain. While they come in a variety of designs, station necklaces with an evenly spaced pattern of gems are particularly alluring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern station necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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