Sterling Silver Bib Necklace
2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Kyanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Vermeil, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Vermeil, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pinchbeck
2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Mexican Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Base Metal
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel, Vermeil
Antique 1890s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Choker Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Marcasite, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Link Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American More Necklaces
Carnelian, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Other, Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant 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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