Vintage 30 Inch Pearl Necklace
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Evening Gowns
1990s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s French Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Skirt Suits
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Mexican Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1980s Busts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 30 Inch Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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