Pearl Necklet
2010s Chinese Modern Drop Earrings
Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s English Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1990s Australian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s German More Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Sunglasses
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k G...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
British Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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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