Rough Gemstone Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Garnet
2010s South Korean Artist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Blue Topaz
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Vermeil
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Indicolite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, PVD-Coated, Base Metal, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Morganite, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Rose 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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