Sterling Small 16 Inch Necklace
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Vintage 1920s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Link Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite
20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
American Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Link Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Necklaces
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.
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