Quirky Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
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Brass
2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Britannia Standard Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Hematite, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Linen
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Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s British Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets
Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1920s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s English Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Vermeil
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Crystal
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Coral, Garnet, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Chalcedony, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
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Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Malachite, Rose Gold
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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Gold
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Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
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White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Gold Leaf
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Crystal, Gold Plate
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Gilt Metal
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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9k Gold
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
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Silver
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold Plate
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Gilt Metal
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9k Gold
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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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