Tumble Beads
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Zambian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Black Pearl
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Topaz, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Other
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Fluorite, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline
2010s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
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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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