Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s European Modern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amber, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Hematite, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Hematite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amber, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Artisan Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Jasper, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Topaz, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s European Modern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Agate, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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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