Sterling Snake Pendant
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, PVD-Coated, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s European Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Norwegian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Si...
2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century English Rustic Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Iolite, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Iolite, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White D...
2010s American Contemporary Anklets
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling 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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