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2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings
18k Gold
2010s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Swiss Flatware and Serving Pieces
Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.