Rebecca Strand
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Textile, Ink, Mixed Media, Offset, Fabric
Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Oil
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19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
1920s Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
Canvas
2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
American Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold
American More Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
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.