Unique Necklace Design
2010s Colombian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s German Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Tanzanite, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Apatite
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Fluorite, Apatite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Brazilian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Other, Jasper, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Other, Aventurine, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Onyx, Vermeil
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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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