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36 inch Diamond Opera Necklace DTW. 14.76 carat
36 inch Diamond Opera Necklace DTW. 14.76 carat

36 inch Diamond Opera Necklace DTW. 14.76 carat

Located in New York, NY

Handmade 18K White Gold 36 inch Opera Necklace with 298 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds D color VVS1

Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Diamond Deco-Style Opera Necklace
Contemporary Diamond Deco-Style Opera Necklace

Contemporary Diamond Deco-Style Opera Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Diamond Deco-Style Opera Necklace in Platinum. An elegant fine jewelry long necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond Tennis Opera Necklace
Diamond Tennis Opera Necklace

Diamond Tennis Opera Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A stunning necklace that looks FABULOUS on its own or layered with other pieces. 12.42 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Beauvince Diamond Tennis Convertible Opera Necklace 21.40 Ct GH VVS-VS in Gold
Beauvince Diamond Tennis Convertible Opera Necklace 21.40 Ct GH VVS-VS in Gold

Beauvince Diamond Tennis Convertible Opera Necklace 21.40 Ct GH VVS-VS in Gold

By Beauvince Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

. Versatile and adaptable, this necklace can be worn as a 34 inch opera necklace, a 2 row necklace, by 2

Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 15.63 Ct Diamond Opera Necklace
Diana M. 15.63 Ct Diamond Opera Necklace

Diana M. 15.63 Ct Diamond Opera Necklace

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Custom 14 kt white gold, 36" opera diamond necklace 15.63 cts round diamonds graduating from

Category

2010s North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Light Green Serpentine Jade Opera Necklace with 7, 14mm Dual Bead Sizes
Natural Light Green Serpentine Jade Opera Necklace with 7, 14mm Dual Bead Sizes

Natural Light Green Serpentine Jade Opera Necklace with 7, 14mm Dual Bead Sizes

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This striking opera-length necklace features natural light green serpentine jade in a sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Beaded Jade & Black Onyx Opera Necklace with Diamonds
Beaded Jade & Black Onyx Opera Necklace with Diamonds

Beaded Jade & Black Onyx Opera Necklace with Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Diamond:1.92ct, Silver:18.14gms, Jade:115.70ct, Black Onyx:347.75ct Size: 702mmXXMM"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

South Sea Pearl Opera Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp
South Sea Pearl Opera Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp

South Sea Pearl Opera Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp

Located in Bangkok, TH

South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Clasp Width: 1.0 cm Length: 98.0 cm (38.5

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Claris-A Important Diamond and Gold Heart  of Flower Opera Necklace
Claris-A Important Diamond and Gold Heart  of Flower Opera Necklace

Claris-A Important Diamond and Gold Heart of Flower Opera Necklace

By Claris-A

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

wear at any length from chocker to rope Necklace. This Heart pendant comes with a 60cm (23,5in) 18kt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Long Grey Cultured Freshwater Pearl Opera Necklace, 8mm Knotted Strand, 14K Gold
Long Grey Cultured Freshwater Pearl Opera Necklace, 8mm Knotted Strand, 14K Gold

Long Grey Cultured Freshwater Pearl Opera Necklace, 8mm Knotted Strand, 14K Gold

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Elegant long opera-length necklace composed of cultured freshwater pearls in a refined silvery-grey

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Diana M. Custom 16.80 Cts 18k White Gold 34" Diamond Opera Necklace
Diana M. Custom 16.80 Cts 18k White Gold 34" Diamond Opera Necklace

Diana M. Custom 16.80 Cts 18k White Gold 34" Diamond Opera Necklace

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Custom 18k white gold diamond opera tennis necklace 16.80 cts round diamonds 196 stones 0.09 each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Rosaria Varra Angel-Skin Coral Emerald Bead and Diamond Opera Necklace
Signed Rosaria Varra Angel-Skin Coral Emerald Bead and Diamond Opera Necklace

Signed Rosaria Varra Angel-Skin Coral Emerald Bead and Diamond Opera Necklace

By Rosaria Varra

Located in Miami, FL

The long station necklace created by Rosaria Varra features natural untreated pink Angel-skin bead

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Platinum

Diana M 21.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and 9.27 Carat Diamond Opera Necklace
Diana M 21.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and 9.27 Carat Diamond Opera Necklace

Diana M 21.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and 9.27 Carat Diamond Opera Necklace

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

18k White Gold, Diamond & Blue Sapphire Necklace, Marquise design with multi-shaped pink sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Chinese Icy Jade Opera Necklace with Carved Melon Beads, 15ct Gold Clasp
Antique Chinese Icy Jade Opera Necklace with Carved Melon Beads, 15ct Gold Clasp

Antique Chinese Icy Jade Opera Necklace with Carved Melon Beads, 15ct Gold Clasp

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

An elegant early 20th century Chinese jade bead necklace, composed of finely polished pale “icy

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 15k Gold

Retro South Sea 31 Inch 7.25mm High Luster Pearl Opera Necklace Circa 1985
Retro South Sea 31 Inch 7.25mm High Luster Pearl Opera Necklace Circa 1985

Retro South Sea 31 Inch 7.25mm High Luster Pearl Opera Necklace Circa 1985

Located in Los Angeles, CA

averaging approximately 7.25 mm in diameter. The necklace can be worn as one long opera-length strand or

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Paul Morelli  Flawless South Sea Pearl & 4 ct Diamond Strand Opera Necklace 36 "
Paul Morelli  Flawless South Sea Pearl & 4 ct Diamond Strand Opera Necklace 36 "

Paul Morelli Flawless South Sea Pearl & 4 ct Diamond Strand Opera Necklace 36 "

By Paul Morelli

Located in New York, NY

Necklace. Exclusive , Very Supreme quality, One of a kind Necklace . no blemishes on the pearls. Its

Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Opera Tennis Necklace 12 Carats 36 Inch
Opera Tennis Necklace 12 Carats 36 Inch

Opera Tennis Necklace 12 Carats 36 Inch

By Belfiore Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

Opera necklace 36 inch set in 14K white gold. Each stone weighs 0.06 carats. The total weight is

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace

Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

Issac Nussbaum Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace
Issac Nussbaum Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace

Issac Nussbaum Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace

By Issac Nussbaum

Located in New York, NY

Important Diamond tennis opera necklace. Over 275 Perfectly matched stones make up this one of a

Category

2010s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Brilliant Necklace 6.65 carat 1050 Diamonds OPERA Length 27 inch fully movable
Brilliant Necklace 6.65 carat 1050 Diamonds OPERA Length 27 inch fully movable

Brilliant Necklace 6.65 carat 1050 Diamonds OPERA Length 27 inch fully movable

Located in Viena, Viena

brilliantly in love with a fully movable Opera necklace consisting of 1050 full-cut brilliant-cut

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sponge Coral Necklace
Pink Sponge Coral Necklace

Pink Sponge Coral Necklace

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Pink Sponge Coral Opera Necklace. It depicts a long necklace with pink coral color porous

Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Retro Gold Ancient Greek Helios Coin 36 Inch Statement Necklace by Misento
Retro Gold Ancient Greek Helios Coin 36 Inch Statement Necklace by Misento

Retro Gold Ancient Greek Helios Coin 36 Inch Statement Necklace by Misento

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A retro gold statement opera necklace by the renowned jeweler Misento, stamped 585 for 14K gold

Category

Early 2000s European Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace
Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace

Diamond Opera Tennis Necklace

By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

necklace to add to any collection, we also have a larger version in our 1stDibs store.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Opera Length White Akoya Pearl Necklace
Opera Length White Akoya Pearl Necklace

Opera Length White Akoya Pearl Necklace

Located in Stuart, FL

Opera length white akoya pearl necklace. The length of this necklace is 30 inches, the width is 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Emilio Jewelry 24.79 Carat Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry 24.79 Carat Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry 24.79 Carat Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

! Setting. This stunning classic opera necklace can be worn long 30 inches, or wrapped around the neck twice

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Tanzanite, Pearl and Diamond Opera Length Necklace
Tanzanite, Pearl and Diamond Opera Length Necklace

Tanzanite, Pearl and Diamond Opera Length Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning opera length necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and silver featuring 18 Tanzanite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opera Length Pearl Diamond 18-Karat Gold Necklace
Opera Length Pearl Diamond 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Opera Length Pearl Diamond 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful German opera length large freshwater pearl necklace with 18-karat gold and diamond

Category

Early 2000s German Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Opera Length 70.60 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace
Opera Length 70.60 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace

Opera Length 70.60 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace

By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

Classic, Elegant and a Statement Opera length Diamond Necklace featuring 176 Round Brilliant

Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Opera Length Pearl and Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
Opera Length Pearl and Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

Opera Length Pearl and Diamond Gold Chain Necklace

By Autore

Located in Armadale, Victoria

A staple in any jewellery box, this glimmering necklace was designed with 'work and play' in mind

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Three Strand  Diamond Opera Length Necklace

Three Strand Diamond Opera Length Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Classic and Elegant Three Strand diamond with over 29 Carats of G V S 2-S I 1 Carats Necklace is

Category

20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Giant Opera Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Necklace
Giant Opera Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Necklace

Giant Opera Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

A regal estate giant 26 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure untreated

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length
Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length

Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length

Located in New York, NY

Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length 40 " measuring approx. 4.5 to 4.8 mm

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Opera length Yellow Gold Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Opera length Yellow Gold Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Teardrop Opera length Yellow Gold Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Opera length Teardrop Necklace

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace
Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace

Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace Signed by Fred Leighton

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera
Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera

Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera Length This gorgeous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Spinel

10.00ct Natural Diamonds & Akoya Pearls 18kt Necklace Opera Riviera Deco
10.00ct Natural Diamonds & Akoya Pearls 18kt Necklace Opera Riviera Deco

10.00ct Natural Diamonds & Akoya Pearls 18kt Necklace Opera Riviera Deco

Located in New York, NY

Pearls & Diamonds Opera Riviera Necklace Investor Addition. From a prominent estate. 10.00ct

Category

2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUCCELLATI Opera Tulle Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
BUCCELLATI Opera Tulle Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

BUCCELLATI Opera Tulle Malachite 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Buccellati

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-2217 Comes With Box Only Date 2022 Model JAUPEN014317 Serial Number B18*** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Malachite Weight 11.4 g Length 45 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Big...

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opera Length Rainbow Sapphire, Turquoise and Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
Opera Length Rainbow Sapphire, Turquoise and Opal Yellow Gold Necklace

Opera Length Rainbow Sapphire, Turquoise and Opal Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in GOES, NL

shapes of the stones enhance this necklace’s beauty, with precious stones featuring facetted cuts and

Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethys...

Roman Malakov Black & White South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace
Roman Malakov Black & White South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace

Roman Malakov Black & White South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A versatile necklace, showcasing 83 black and white south sea pearls ranging from 11 to 16.7 mm in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl

1970s Natural Red Coral  Gold Opera Length Necklace
1970s Natural Red Coral  Gold Opera Length Necklace

1970s Natural Red Coral Gold Opera Length Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

The long red coral necklace of opera length, with a total length of 34". The necklace is comprised

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage Opera Length Keshi Baroque Pearl & 14K Gold Necklace - Circa 1980's
Vintage Opera Length Keshi Baroque Pearl & 14K Gold Necklace - Circa 1980's

Vintage Opera Length Keshi Baroque Pearl & 14K Gold Necklace - Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage three strand cultured Keshi Baroque Pearl and 14K yellow gold necklace - opera length (25 3

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct
Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct

Estate 18K Tumbled Tourmaline Textured Oval Link Opera Length Necklace 34” 110ct

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An impressive opera length necklace crafted in deep 18K yellow gold and finished with a lovely hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Oval White Purple Green Crystals Tassel Y Opera Silver Long Necklace
Swarovski Oval White Purple Green Crystals Tassel Y Opera Silver Long Necklace

Swarovski Oval White Purple Green Crystals Tassel Y Opera Silver Long Necklace

By Swarovski

Located in Wokingham, England

Swarovski Oval White Purple Green Crystals Tassel Y Opera Long Necklace, Silver Tone Very

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Link Collection Opera Length Diamond Chain Necklace 3.66cts. Tw Set in 18k
Link Collection Opera Length Diamond Chain Necklace 3.66cts. Tw Set in 18k

Link Collection Opera Length Diamond Chain Necklace 3.66cts. Tw Set in 18k

By A Link

Located in Los Gatos, CA

This A Link Collection diamond chain necklace boasts a 32-inch opera length design, boasting 238

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 66 Inch Opera Statement Necklace Made in Italy
Retro Gold 66 Inch Opera Statement Necklace Made in Italy

Retro Gold 66 Inch Opera Statement Necklace Made in Italy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 18K yellow gold opera-length necklace measuring approximately 66 inches in length, composed

Category

Early 2000s European Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Silvia Kelly 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Opera Length Necklace
Silvia Kelly 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Opera Length Necklace

Silvia Kelly 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Opera Length Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine opera length necklace by Silvia Kelly. With 8mm blue Lapis Lazuli round beads and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M.Custom 50.00 Cts Diamond Opera Length Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Diana M.Custom 50.00 Cts Diamond Opera Length Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

Diana M.Custom 50.00 Cts Diamond Opera Length Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Custom 18 k Yellow gold, 32" diamond opera length riviera necklace 50.00 cts round diamonds GH

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Opera Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate opera necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 35 vintage or 70 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an opera necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An opera necklace from Harbor Diamonds, Ella Gafter and Buccellati — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An opera necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 59, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and bead alternatives. When shopping for an opera necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Opera Necklace?

Prices for an opera necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $295,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,500.

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. 

Questions About Opera Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    An opera necklace is a long necklace of a size between 26 - 35 inches. It is worn as a single strand or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of opera necklace options to choose from.

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