Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
1960s Chinese Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Cultured...
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1980s Unknown Modernist Vintage Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s American Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
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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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