Venetian Beads Necklace
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Jade, Mixed Metal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Early 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Geode, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century Israeli Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian More Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary More Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Hematite, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
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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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- Why do guys wear bead necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
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