Pique Necklace
Vintage 1980s Spanish Artisan Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Turkish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique 1710s British Georgian More Necklaces
Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Agate
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Jugendstil Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
English More Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Bracelets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s French Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
9k 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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