Sterling Mesh Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Link Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Silver
2010s British Choker Necklaces
Steel, Silver, Stainless Steel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Go...
20th Century Italian Retro Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Crystal
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
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Vintage 1980s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Zircon, Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s French Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, White ...
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
American Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s More Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Handbags and Purses
1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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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.
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