Rosary Cross
20th Century Italian More Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
2010s American Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
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Early 2000s Italian Sleeveless Shirts
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
2010s Chain Bracelets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Day Dresses
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
2010s American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze
European More Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Classical Roman More Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Classical Roman More Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Classical Roman More Rings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Iolite, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold Pla...
Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, Ster...
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Moonstone, Garnet, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold-filled, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling ...
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1800s Italian George III Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Boxes and Cases
Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Modern Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Jewelry
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Silver
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Band Rings
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ori...
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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