Snake Motif Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian More Necklaces
20th Century More Necklaces
20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Enamel
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Metallic Thread
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
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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