Wise Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Kenyan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Loose Gemstones
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Turquoise
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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