Tiffany Ladies Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
1990s European Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Early 2000s British Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Spanish Choker Necklaces
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.