Plain Gold Chain Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modernist Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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Plain Gold Chain Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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