Single Strand Beads
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Black Pearl
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
Vintage 1980s British Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Hessonite, Garnet, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Moonstone, Geode, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 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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