Vintage Beaded 18 K Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Revival Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swedish Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1950s Post-War Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Choker Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
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1990s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1940s German Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Post-War Retro Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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