Paloma Picasso Torsade
1990s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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. 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.