Wide 18 Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18-inch necklace is too short depends on a few factors. If the necklace length causes it to hit right at the neckline of your top, you may want to go with a longer or shorter option. People with wide or short necks may also find necklaces longer than 18 inches more flattering. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether an 18- or 20-inch necklace is better depends on a variety of factors. Generally, a necklace should fall above or an inch or so below the neckline of what you're wearing, so you'll want to keep your tops and dresses in mind as you choose pieces. People with wider or shorter necks may prefer longer necklaces, while those with longer or narrower necks may be best flattered by longer styles. Also, you may find one length more comfortable or visually appealing than another based on your preferences. Shop a large collection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether you should get an 18-inch or 20-inch necklace depends largely on where you want the piece to fall. An 18-inch, or princess-length, necklace usually hits just below the collarbone and can work well for displaying pendants. A 20-inch, or matinee-length, necklace will rest a little further below the collarbone and can be ideal for creating layered looks with other necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of necklaces.
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