Tiffany And Co Thick Chain Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chain Necklaces
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Bangles
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 1880s American High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Mixed Metal, 14k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Fashion Rings
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Cufflinks
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Band Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Clamper Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.