Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Tourmaline
1990s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Gold Plate
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Aquamarine, Sapphire
20th Century Chinese Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Asian Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Jade, Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade
1980s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade
20th Century Modern Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Contemporary Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
1930s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
20th Century Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
20th Century Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century British Artist Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Agate, Amazonite, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Jasper, Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
1950s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Emerald, Opal
20th Century American Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Crystal
1990s American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Amethyst
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Agate, Jade, Brass
Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Etruscan Revival Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Brass
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
1970s Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Amber, Citrine, Jade, Coral, Blue Topaz
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Quartz
Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Vintage Carved Bead Necklace
Jade, 14k 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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