Pearl Bib
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s British Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Pea...
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Lapis La...
20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Austrian Artisan Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s British Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Citrine, Crystal, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
2010s French Blouses and Tops
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Late 20th Century American Rope Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Agate, Amazonite, Chalcedony, Gold Plate...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...
1950s Accessories
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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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