Tiffany Cross Heart
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Richard MerkinLarge Richard Merkin Painting Harlem Jazz Club, New Yorker Magazine Cover Artist, 1997
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Belts
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Color
George RodrigueGeorge Rodrigue God Bless America Sold Out Fundraising piece for 9/11 & Katrina, 2011
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Belts
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
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.