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20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Yello...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signet Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Fashion Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium...
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 1...
Antique 1860s Boxes and Cases
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
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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