Ornate Necklace
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1750s Georgian Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Link Necklaces
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Cuban Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Antique 1890s British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Rope Necklaces
20th Century Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Niello
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Necklaces
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Greek Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling 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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