Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, 14k...
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1990s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Malachite, Silver
20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Malachite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Opal, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...
Late 20th Century Russian Retro Necklaces
Malachite
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold,...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite
1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 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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