Opalescent Necklace
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Black Diamond, Opal, Diamond, Quartz, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Austrian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Collectible Jewelry
Gold
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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Silver
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White Diamond, Silver
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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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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