Venetian Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Link Necklaces
Gold
20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Israeli Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Iolite, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
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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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