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Lavender Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Lavender Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Lavender Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

lavender jade. Measuring 28" in length and with beads gently graduating in size from 8.26mm to 9.53mm, this

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Jade Jade Necklace Nuanced Tones Certified Untreated 22"
Vintage Jade Jade Necklace Nuanced Tones Certified Untreated 22"

Vintage Jade Jade Necklace Nuanced Tones Certified Untreated 22"

Located in Northampton, MA

Fifty-seven luminous, hand-carved and hand-polished Burmese jadeite jade beads create a 22

Category

Mid-20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Red Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Red Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Red Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This 24" necklace is composed of 63 hand-carved orangy-red jadeite jade beads that have been

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Jade Necklace Midcentury Italian Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace Midcentury Italian Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace Midcentury Italian Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

Fifty hand-carved and polished jadeite beads from Burma in soft, nearly pastel tones of green

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Fine Burmese Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Fine Burmese Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Fine Burmese Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

", this necklace is composed of eighty (80) certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads

Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold

Glassy Blue Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Glassy Blue Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Glassy Blue Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

jadeite jade beads. This luxurious 28" strand is composed of 108 highly translucent light bluish-gray

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Certified Untreated Multi-Color Jade Necklace Midcentury
Certified Untreated Multi-Color Jade Necklace Midcentury

Certified Untreated Multi-Color Jade Necklace Midcentury

Located in Northampton, MA

necklace of extremely rare and precious undyed and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads is remarkable for

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Late Autumn Coloring Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace Late Autumn Coloring Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace Late Autumn Coloring Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

. Sage green, moss green, muted greens, earthy greens. The 71 natural jade beads that make up this

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Green Jade Necklace GIA Certified Untreated
Imperial Green Jade Necklace GIA Certified Untreated

Imperial Green Jade Necklace GIA Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

extraordinarily translucent rich emerld green jade beads that have been certified by the GIA to be natural and

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Soft Green Jadeite Jade Neckace Certified Untreated
Soft Green Jadeite Jade Neckace Certified Untreated

Soft Green Jadeite Jade Neckace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

untreated jadeite jade beads. The beads measure 7.24mm to 10.05mm and the piece is finished with a 14K

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jadeite Jade Necklace Mottled Grayish Green Certified Untreated
Jadeite Jade Necklace Mottled Grayish Green Certified Untreated

Jadeite Jade Necklace Mottled Grayish Green Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

glass, these are not. What they are is a collection of 50 natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Fine Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Fine Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Fine Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This 25" necklace is composed of 79 hand-carved and polished dark green "imperial jade" beads. I

Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Nephrite Jade Necklace with High Translucency, Certified Untreated
Nephrite Jade Necklace with High Translucency, Certified Untreated

Nephrite Jade Necklace with High Translucency, Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

56 highly-translucent natural nephrite jade beads create a brand new 22.5" necklace of exceptional

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite
Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite

Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite

Located in Northampton, MA

A spectacular certified natural and untreated jadeite jade necklace in variegated apple green

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace circa 1930s Variegated Green Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace circa 1930s Variegated Green Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace circa 1930s Variegated Green Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This 24" necklace is composed of 94 graduated jadeite jade beads in variegated green. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Lavender Jade Necklace Midcentury Certified Untreated Highly Translucent
Lavender Jade Necklace Midcentury Certified Untreated Highly Translucent

Lavender Jade Necklace Midcentury Certified Untreated Highly Translucent

Located in Northampton, MA

hand-carved natural and untreated jadeite jade beads create a necklace that is 23" of sensuous luxury

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Vivid Apple Green Certified Untreated Rare
Jade Necklace Vivid Apple Green Certified Untreated Rare

Jade Necklace Vivid Apple Green Certified Untreated Rare

Located in Northampton, MA

Kay certified natural and untreated "A" jade beads that range in color from semitransparent pale

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Old School "Imperial" Green Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace Old School "Imperial" Green Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace Old School "Imperial" Green Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

nephrite jade. This antique necklace is quite special. It is composed of 114 beads, each of which was

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Untreated Handmade Ruggedly Unique
Jade Necklace Untreated Handmade Ruggedly Unique

Jade Necklace Untreated Handmade Ruggedly Unique

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

Each natural and untreated jadeite bead of this necklace was hand-carved. These beads were sourced

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"

Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"

Located in Northampton, MA

This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Apple Jade Necklace of Extraordinary Quality Certified Untreated
Apple Jade Necklace of Extraordinary Quality Certified Untreated

Apple Jade Necklace of Extraordinary Quality Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

extraordinary necklace ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the jade is untreated jadeite

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Jade Necklace Mid-Century Watery Sage Green Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace Mid-Century Watery Sage Green Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace Mid-Century Watery Sage Green Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

55 succulent, watery light sage green jadeite jade beads have been strung together on sturdy

Category

Mid-20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco Light Apple Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Art Deco Light Apple Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Art Deco Light Apple Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This 25" necklace is composed of eighty-eight light green hand-carved jade beads that date to the

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Jade Necklace Hand Carved Certified Untreated Late Qing
Antique Jade Necklace Hand Carved Certified Untreated Late Qing

Antique Jade Necklace Hand Carved Certified Untreated Late Qing

Located in Northampton, MA

untreated hand carved jadeite jade beads. This 28" strand of variegated green jade beads is composed of 72

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Necklace Hand-Carved White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace Hand-Carved White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace Hand-Carved White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

nephrite jade beads. The beads have a delicate polish; not slick and high gloss but rather old-school: waxy

Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Jade Necklace with Rare Chatoyancy Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace with Rare Chatoyancy Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace with Rare Chatoyancy Certified Untreated

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

These jade beads are indescribably luminous. As a second-generation collector of jade, I have been

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Lavender Jade Necklace from Midcentury Certified Untreated
Lavender Jade Necklace from Midcentury Certified Untreated

Lavender Jade Necklace from Midcentury Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

untreated beads that compose this unfathomably rare necklace from the Art Deco period is of the finest

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Untreated Light Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Necklace
Untreated Light Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Necklace

Untreated Light Green Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Length: 20 inches Light green highly translucent natural untreated Jadeite Jade bead necklace 8.2 x 5mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Bracelet Guatemalan Jadeite Jade, 18K, Beaded Stretch, 7 3/4" Medium
Jade Bracelet Guatemalan Jadeite Jade, 18K, Beaded Stretch, 7 3/4" Medium

Jade Bracelet Guatemalan Jadeite Jade, 18K, Beaded Stretch, 7 3/4" Medium

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

entirely of 25 hand-carved and hand-polished natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from Guatemala. The

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 24k Gold

Certified Untreated Glassy and Imperial Jade Necklace with Platinum Clasp
Certified Untreated Glassy and Imperial Jade Necklace with Platinum Clasp

Certified Untreated Glassy and Imperial Jade Necklace with Platinum Clasp

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

probably look like this. Comprised of 120 glassy, semitransparent near-colorless jadeite jade beads and two

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Platinum, Silver

Jade Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Clasp Certified Untreated
Jade Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Clasp Certified Untreated

Jade Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Clasp Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

retained their original mirror polish. I am normally drawn to much darker green jade but these beads

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Antique 1830s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Jade Necklace Spring Green GIA Certified Natural and Untreated Art Deco
Jade Necklace Spring Green GIA Certified Natural and Untreated Art Deco

Jade Necklace Spring Green GIA Certified Natural and Untreated Art Deco

Located in Northampton, MA

natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads that graduate in size from 3.79mm to 8.62 mm. A gilt

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Art Deco Jadeite Jade Necklace in Soft Muted Tones Certified Untreated
Art Deco Jadeite Jade Necklace in Soft Muted Tones Certified Untreated

Art Deco Jadeite Jade Necklace in Soft Muted Tones Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This strand of 89 hand-carved jadeite jade beads is quite rare because these jade beads are

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Kosmochlor-Jadeite Jade Beaded Necklace or Bracelet
Kosmochlor-Jadeite Jade Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

Kosmochlor-Jadeite Jade Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

/bracelet is composed of 140 lab-certified natural and untreated kosmochlor-jadeite jade beads of the finest

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Untreated Jadite Jade, Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Long Sautoir
Untreated Jadite Jade, Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Long Sautoir

Untreated Jadite Jade, Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Long Sautoir

Located in Aspen, CO

Natural, certified, untreated top grade jadeite-jade necklace with 173 fine matching beads, 7.5 mm

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Jadeite Necklace Certified Natural and Untreated
Jadeite Necklace Certified Natural and Untreated

Jadeite Necklace Certified Natural and Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

jadeite jade beads that graduate in size from 8mm to 12.31mm and display the most wonderful palate of

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Fine Jadeite Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"
Fine Jadeite Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"

Fine Jadeite Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"

Located in Northampton, MA

Burmese jadeite jade beads. The beads graduate in size from 6.10 mm near the clasp to 8.51 mm at the

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Gump's Jade Necklace Midcentury
Gump's Jade Necklace Midcentury

Gump's Jade Necklace Midcentury

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Northampton, MA

retailer, Gump's, circa 1970. The luminous, translucent fog-toned jade beads measure approximately 8.83mm

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s

Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Northampton, MA

The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade and Chain Necklace Handmade by Augusten Burroughs
Jade and Chain Necklace Handmade by Augusten Burroughs

Jade and Chain Necklace Handmade by Augusten Burroughs

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

gleaming, glossy natural and untreated nephrite jade beads against the rugged, hammered and scarred chunky

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Gump's Jade Necklace Early Multi-Color Collector's Piece
Gump's Jade Necklace Early Multi-Color Collector's Piece

Gump's Jade Necklace Early Multi-Color Collector's Piece

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Northampton, MA

store that was famous around the world for its high-quality natural and untreated jade jewelry. The

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Necklace with Carved Plaque, circa 1910
Art Deco Jade Necklace with Carved Plaque, circa 1910

Art Deco Jade Necklace with Carved Plaque, circa 1910

Located in Northampton, MA

and untreated jadeite jade from Burma. The beads were each hand-carved and polished and the central

Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime
Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime

Jade Necklace of Soft Bluish-Green Jadeite is Unexpectedly Sublime

Located in Northampton, MA

Composed of 46 natural, untreated opaque Burmese jadeite jade beads in a soft bluish-green, this

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Necklace Imperial Jade of the Jungle Guatemalan Jadeite Rich Green, Silver, 21.5
Necklace Imperial Jade of the Jungle Guatemalan Jadeite Rich Green, Silver, 21.5

Necklace Imperial Jade of the Jungle Guatemalan Jadeite Rich Green, Silver, 21.5

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

deep emerald-green jadeite jade beads from Guatemala. The vast majority of the world's jadeite comes

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Jade Necklace Art Deco Classic
Jade Necklace Art Deco Classic

Jade Necklace Art Deco Classic

Located in Northampton, MA

This lively necklace is composed of 73 light apple-green natural and untreated jadeite jade beads

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Tantalum & Jadeite Necklace & Bracelet Set
Tantalum & Jadeite Necklace & Bracelet Set

Tantalum & Jadeite Necklace & Bracelet Set

By Augusten Burroughs

Located in Northampton, MA

Bodies" bracelet features 8 natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from Guatemala in a distinctive

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Gump's Lavender Jadeite Necklace Midcentury, Extraordinary
Gump's Lavender Jadeite Necklace Midcentury, Extraordinary

Gump's Lavender Jadeite Necklace Midcentury, Extraordinary

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Northampton, MA

Gump's San Francisco necklace composed of 51 highly translucent, natural and untreated jadeite jade beads

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Three-Strand Necklace English circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Art Deco Jade Three-Strand Necklace English circa 1920 Certified Untreated

Art Deco Jade Three-Strand Necklace English circa 1920 Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

1920-1921. It features 169 hand-carved light green round jade beads that are natural and untreated. The

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Jade Pendant Apple Green & Blue Sapphire Certified Untreated Midcentury 21"
Jade Pendant Apple Green & Blue Sapphire Certified Untreated Midcentury 21"

Jade Pendant Apple Green & Blue Sapphire Certified Untreated Midcentury 21"

Located in Northampton, MA

jadeite jade bead. My guess is that this one-of-a-kind necklace was created between 1960-1970 by

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Burmese Jade Clasp Certified Untreated
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Burmese Jade Clasp Certified Untreated

Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Burmese Jade Clasp Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

been set with a certified untreated natural Burmese jadeite jade cabochon measuring 18.8mm x 12.1mm

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Certified Natural Lavender Jade Beads & Diamond Drop Earrings. Exquisite.
Certified Natural Lavender Jade Beads & Diamond Drop Earrings. Exquisite.

Certified Natural Lavender Jade Beads & Diamond Drop Earrings. Exquisite.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

combined with top material. The lavender / purple jade beads in these earrings are certified to be natural

Category

2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty White Nephrite Buddha
Carved Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty White Nephrite Buddha

Carved Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty White Nephrite Buddha

Located in Northampton, MA

detailed Buddha figure has been paired with natural and untreated (contemporary) white nephrite jade beads

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

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Untreated Jade Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact untreated jade bead you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an untreated jade bead from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing untreated jade bead — no matter the origin — is easy, but Augusten Burroughs each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an untreated jade bead, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Untreated Jade Bead?

The price for an untreated jade bead starts at $1,475 and tops out at $52,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,250.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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