Tiffany Long Strand Pearls
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong More Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
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20th Century American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian More Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
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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.