Vintage Single Strand Pearl Necklace
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Skirt Suits
1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vintage 1960s Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1970s Japanese More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Antique 1890s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
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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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