Seed Pearl Sautoir
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Trouser Pant Suits
2010s Belgian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Ros...
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Revival Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
American More Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Gold, 14k ...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s More Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, White 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.
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