Shell Jewelry Abalone Necklace
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Apatite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rhodium, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Silver Plate
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Labradorite
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Turquoise
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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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