Small Black Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Black Pearl
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Gothic Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pyrite, Vermeil, Gold
2010s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
Spinel, Topaz, Black Spinel
2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
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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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