Tiffany Toggle Chain Necklace
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
1990s Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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