Snake Link Necklace
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Link Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Link Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century English Link Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Greek Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 1840s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
20th Century More Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Antique 1860s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k ...
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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