Sterling Gold Modernist Necklace
Vintage 1980s Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Other
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist More Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Finnish Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1990s Modernist Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modernist Link Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modernist More Necklaces
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Uruguayan Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s Russian Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Burmese Modernist Choker Necklaces
Jade
2010s Uruguayan Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Bangles
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Uruguayan Modernist Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Organic Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modernist More Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
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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.