Oyster Shell Necklace
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
1990s North American Native American Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Academic Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American Solitaire Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American More Jewelry
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Native American More Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Native American Vanity Items
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1940s American Belts
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Belts
1970s American Belts
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Retro More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities
Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
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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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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