Shell Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Other
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
20th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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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. 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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