Silver Ball Necklace Set
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Link Necklaces
Crystal, Geode, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
2010s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian George III Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
2010s British Modern Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurines and Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century American Fashion Rings
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
1990s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s African Artist Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Link Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Other, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Carnelian, Jade, Sterling Silver, ...
American Drop Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tou...
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
20th Century Polynesian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
20th Century American Modern More Jewelry
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysophrase, Jade, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea...
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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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