Wire Shell Necklace
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Quartz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art
Shell
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Coral
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s English Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cut Steel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
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Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pink Coral
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Terracotta, Thread
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Nylon, Terracotta, Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Terracotta, Thread
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Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Lapis Lazuli, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
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Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate
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Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Amethyst, 22k Gold
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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
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Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 22k 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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