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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Gemstone: Garnet
"Eggplant Stack" 15mm Tahitian Pearl Fob in Rose Gold on Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This outrageous baroque Tahitian pearl is one from a parcel of outrageous baroque Tahitian pearls we were thrilled to acquire from Continental Pearls in 2023.* Continental, founded ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Square Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Pendant in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The pendant crafted from solid yellow gold, which gives it a warm, classic look. The delicate curved gold is set with cascade small round diamonds to create a sparkling line above th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous 18k Oval Cabochon Watermelon Tourmaline Charm Pendant
Located in Bloomington, MN
Fabulous 18k Oval Cabochon Watermelon Tourmaline Charm Pendant Introducing our exquisite 18k yellow gold pendant, a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship. Meticulously crafte...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 18 Inch Sparkling Faceted Black Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous black tourmaline rondelle necklace that is so sparkly is almost jumps off your neck! This faceted black tourmaline necklace is just delightful and delicious. You will love...
Category

2010s American Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Necklace Diamond Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
At the center of the necklace glistens a stunning Pink Tourmaline gemstone, radiating with a delicate hue that exudes femininity and grace. Surrounding the tourmaline are sparkling D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Strand Tourmaline Bead Necklace Detachable Tassel 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multi-Strand Tourmaline Bead Necklace Detachable Tassel in 18k Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Tourmaline Necklace features 14 strands of Tourmalin...
Category

20th Century North American Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet & Diamond Flower Pendant - 10k Oval 1.00ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat: 1.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds (two small accents) Cut: Single Theme: Flower ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Tourmaline Bottle Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Hand Carved - Dark Pink Color - 31.9x20.9mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Dark Red Color - 2.5mm (approx.) ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pendant necklace with a pear-shaped, faceted pink tourmaline gemstone bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds. A marquise, faceted rose quartz is mounted above and a crown of di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Quartz, Sterling Silver

59.00 Carats Pink Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
59.00 Carats Blue Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire Weight - 59.00 carats Shape - Drops Size - 2x3 To 3x4 MM Quantity - 1 line lengt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire

80.00 Carats Blue Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
80.00 Carats Blue Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire Weight - 80.00 carats Shape - Drops Size - 3x2 To 4x5 MM Quantity - 1 line length ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire

66.88 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
66.88 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire Weight - 66.88 carats average Shape - Drops Size - 3x4 To 4x5 MM Quantity - 1 l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an ele...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone For Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire Weight - 77.65 carats average Shape - Drops Size - 2x3 To 3x4 MM Quantity - 1 line leng...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sapphire

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k rose gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold

14K Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant Necklace - Timeless & Elegant Statement Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Experience elegance and sophistication with our Rhodium-Plated & 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, featuring a stunning 0.42 Carat Oval Modified Brilliant Tourmaline. Crafted with me...
Category

2010s American Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Natural V-Bale Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 0.60ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets ,one natural blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, b...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k white gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k rose gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k rose gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its int...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

97.00 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
97.00 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Drops Top Quality Natural Gemstone Fine Jewelry Gemstone - Sapphire Weight - 97.00 carats average Shape - Drops Size - 3x4 To 4x5 MM Quantity - 1 l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a platinum bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elegant st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural Bezel-Set Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k rose gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 2.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k white gold, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Paraiba Tourmaline Rose-Cut Diamond Pink Diamond Mosaic Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Pendant with necklace handmade ( no casting involved) in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick in 18K White gold 4.6 g pave Mosaic set with : 6 X Paraïba Tourmaline 0,07 ct., no enhancement, natural Paraïba Tourmaline from Brazil...
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gol...

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.85ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 3.2ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 1.3ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.4ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 1.85ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 3.5ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.8ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Heart-Shaped 0.90ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14ct White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating with its deep red hue is the heart-shaped garnet in prong-setting. It is topped with a sparkling diamond accent and linked to a lustrous V-bale. This garnet pendant is cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural V-Bale Round 0.60ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural V-Bale Round 1ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in platinum, this classic solitaire garnet pendant enthralls with its feminine charm. Linked to a lustrous v-bale is a four-prong set garnet that mesmerizes with its intense ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Platinum

Natural 0.85ct Garnet Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped intense red garnet is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop garnet pendant with V bale is scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k white gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an eleg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.5ct Garnet Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intense red round garnet appears to be floating on the chain. It is secured in a 14k rose gold bezel setting. This simple yet alluring garnet pendant is designed to make an elega...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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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