Rare Jewelry Necklace
Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Apatite
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Morganite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 1880s Italian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
Sapphire
Early 2000s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Latvian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, 14k Gold
20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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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