Retro Necklace Set
1980s Retro Necklace Set
Late 20th Century Retro Necklace Set
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Retro Necklace Set
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Retro Retro Necklace Set
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Retro Necklace Set
1980s Italian Retro Retro Necklace Set
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Retro Retro Necklace Set
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Necklace Set
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
1950s British Retro Retro Necklace Set
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Retro Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Necklace Set
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Israeli Retro Necklace Set
1990s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Retro Necklace Set
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Dutch Early Victorian Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Australian Romantic Retro Necklace Set
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Retro Necklace Set
Chalcedony, Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Necklace Set
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Art Deco Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Retro Necklace Set
Gilt Metal
1980s Swiss Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Necklace Set
18k Gold
1970s Brazilian Retro Necklace Set
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Retro Necklace Set
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Necklace Set
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Necklace Set
1970s French Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Artist Retro Necklace Set
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
1980s American Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s French Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Emerald
1970s American Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s American Contemporary Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s American Retro Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023There is no single best setting for a diamond tennis necklace. You can find tennis chains with both prong and bezel settings, and both types can keep diamonds secure when they are well crafted. The biggest difference is that full bezel settings encircle the gemstones, while prongs hug the stones with three or four metal elements, leaving most of their edges visible. Feel free to choose the type of setting that appeals most to you. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of diamond tennis necklaces.
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