Peal Necklace
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, E...
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, S...
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
2010s Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl
2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Silver Plate
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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20th Century American Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Steel
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Silver Plate
20th Century American Baroque Revival Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s American Boxes and Cases
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond
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Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
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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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