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Golden South Sea Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Certified #201820697 FINE AUTHENTIC CULTURED SALTWATER GOLDEN SOUTH SEA PEARL & SAPPHIRE 11.70 MM
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Pink Sapphire Tahitian South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold screw-in clasp with pink sapphires, featuring South Sea Tahitian pearls, measuring
Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold

South Sea Pearls Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
South Sea pearls necklace with 24 pink beads sapphires 173.38 cts, 48 beads sapphires 94.94 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 15.5 mm 14k Gold Certified $4,950 820707 This
Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
Thirty-five luminous and golden South Sea pearls compose an 18" necklace of supreme beauty and
Category

2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

South Sea Baroque Pearls and Sapphire Necklace
By Yvel
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt White Gold, South Sea Baroque Pearl and Sapphire Rondelle Necklace by Yvel. The necklace
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver
Located in Dusit, 10
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 1.4 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a golden South Sea pearl with a crown of round diamonds set en pave (0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Slide Necklace 0.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold slide necklace featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 14-15 mm with scattered blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Snake Choker Necklace Orange Sapphires South Sea Pearl Gothic Serpent Silver
Located in Lambertville , NJ
opening of the snake is a removable South Sea Pearl. The White, near round Pearl measures 11.5mm and has a
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are featured in this unique drop pendant. The South Seas pearl is sourced from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Robin Rotenier 2.40 Carat Sapphire Black South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier faceted cultured Tahitian black South Sea pearl dangles with 6 blue and green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Chain Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 57” long chain features a total of 27 South Sea pearls, some set and others detachable with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

3.5 Carats Diamonds and Sapphires in Platinum with South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
) South Sea Keshi Pearls Length: 35" Overall weight: 83 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Alex Jona Multicolor Sapphire South Sea Pearl Tassel 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
52.85 carats of multicolor Sapphires. The tassel consists of a white baroque South Sea pearl entirely
Category

2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace 0.64 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold pendant necklace featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 13-14 mm flanked with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Paspaley South Seas Pearl Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
quality Paspaley South Seas pearl in this classically simple pendant. The drop is shown on a 16 inch
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone White Sapphire South Sea Pearl Wheat Chain Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
possesses dazzling fire. Dropped below the sapphire is a 10mm, gem quality white South Seas pearl. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant GIA Certified
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified South Sea Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant. South Sea Pearl diameter 14mm, weighing
Category

2010s European Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

15mm Baroque South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold and Rhodium
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pendant is an exquisite piece that features a baroque South Sea pearl, full of character and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rhodium, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Floral Sapphire Diamond Pendant 0.80 Carats 18K
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold pendant featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 13-14 mm with a floral sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace: A beautiful
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Champagne Colored Diamond Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One Choker length strand of South Sea pearls, graduating from 12.6 mm up to 13.3mm, of white body
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden and White South Sea Baroque Pearls and Yellow Sapphire Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent necklace showcases 22 pieces of South Sea golden and white baroque Pearls. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Sapphire

Golden South Sea Pearl, Rough Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Pendant Set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Rough Sapphire 39.25 carats, Yellow Sapphire 0.04 carat, Brown Diamond 0.76 carat
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

EOSTRE South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fruiting and blossoming Brooch with Golden South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond pave. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eostre South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian South Sea Pearl is surrounded by vivid blue sapphire pave. On top the the pearl is a butterfly
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Retro” Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Cat Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Retro” Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Cat Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

South Sea Pearl with Rainbow Colour Sapphire Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl With Rainbow Colour Sapphire 3.60 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl, Diamonds and Gem Stones Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
set with south sea pearls accented with bezel set round brilliant diamonds. The nine alternating links
Category

1990s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Pink Sapphire Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant Necklace 2.19 Carat 18K Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold pendant necklace featuring one Pink Freshwater pearl measuring 13-14 mm flanked with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearl of 14mm diameter suspending a larger golden pearl of 18mm. The pendant is accompanied by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
total of 5.75 carats. A magnificent Australian South Sea pearl of the extraordinary size of 20mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
center suspending a 16 x 17mm South Sea pearl. The 1.75” pendant is accompanied by a 16” 18 carat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl pendant necklace features a pearl of 13mm diameter suspending 5 orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphir...

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Sea pearl suspending a larger golden pearl of 16mm. The pendant is accompanied by a chain decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ella Gafter Golden Pearl Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl pendant necklace features a South Sea pearl of approximately 14mm X 12.5 size. The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, White ...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
worn on a strand of pearls for example. The necklace was entirely hand made in 18 carat gold in our own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pendant features a 15mm South Sea pearl with a crown of round diamonds set en pave (0.45 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamond center suspending a 17mm South Sea pearl. The 2” long pendant is accompanied by a 16” 18 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of extraordinary size: 20 x 18mm. The 2” pendant is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. The pendant is detachable and can be worn on a strand of pearls for example. The necklace was entirely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, sapphire and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, blue sapphire and pearl chandelier pendant features a cascade with 6 South Sea pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
flanking a spine of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of a very rare size: 19 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Pink Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of the unusual size of 19 x 17mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ella Gafter Black Pearl Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl pendant necklace features a Tahitian pearl of 13.5mm diameter suspending 5 orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires accented with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
accented with a crown of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of the unusual size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphires suspending a lustrous Australian South Sea pearl of 17mm diameter by means of a triangle-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Sapphire Pearl Lariat Necklace Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl (17mm diameter) at the center, the other with a Tahitian pearl (16mm diameter). All our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 1...

Ella Gafter Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a spine of round diamonds. The jewel suspends a splendid South Sea pearl of extraordinary size: 20 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...

South Sea Pearl, Jade, Emerald, Diamond 0.84 Carat Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Jade 186.39 carats, Emerald 0.67 carat, Diamond 0.84 carat and Blue Sapphire 1.84
Category

2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite Tahitian Pearl 18Kt Gold Starfish Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Multicolor Sapphire Diamond Tahitian Pearl 18Kt Gold Starfish Pendant Made in Italy This pendant is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond,...

Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl and Yellow Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
another Pendant inspired by " Sapphire Moonlight". The Fiery Fire opal really matches the Golden South Sea
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Yvel South Sea Button Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Yvel South Sea Button Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold Introducing the exquisite Yvel Pendant, a
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Cross with a Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold South Sea Pearl cross with 5 pearls measuring 10.5-12mm, with a cushion cut swiss
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, White Gold, ...

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South Sea Pearl Sapphire Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact south sea pearl sapphire necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a south sea pearl sapphire necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic south sea pearl sapphire necklace over the years, but those made by Ella Gafter, Michael Kneebone and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any south sea pearl sapphire necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 184 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a south sea pearl sapphire necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a South Sea Pearl Sapphire Necklace?

Prices for a south sea pearl sapphire necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $1,800,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,250.

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.