Vintage Chaumet Necklace
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
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White Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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1990s Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
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Pink Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Hematite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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.