Versatile Single Strand Pearl Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Silver
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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
1990s French Skirt Suits
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Labradorite, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Japanese More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
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Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
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Amethyst, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Silver
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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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