Velvet Necklace
20th Century Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
1990s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Antique 1850s Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1600s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Brass
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 1860s American More Necklaces
Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Antique 1890s English Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1980s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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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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