Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Mid-19th Century Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1890s Hungarian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Dia...
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum
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
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver,...
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1820s Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k 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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