Special Necklace
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Link Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Carnelian, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Link Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Coral, Jade, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s French Modern Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Opal, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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