Torsade 14k
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century More Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Gold-filled, Gold P...
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
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