Tiffany Figure Eight Necklace
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Onyx, 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.
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