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Necklaces For Sale
CHANEL Vintage Rue Cambon Large Medallion Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL,
Made in France
Gold Plated
The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: Chain Length 30", Ornament Length 2.01", ...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian Aquamarine Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A regal Victorian pendant from 1870–1880, crafted in solid 14k gold and centered with a luminous 6.97ct pear-shaped aquamarine surrounded by delicate split pearls. Above the aquamari...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K Gold
Weight: 5.0 grams
Chain: 16" long
Pendant: 13mm in diameter
Diamond: 6 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Round Diamond Engraved Medallion Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Handcrafted in New York, this diamond pendant necklace features a GIA certified natural 2.01 carat round brilliant diamond, graded G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
NAPIER signed gold tone chain designer necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 15" long
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 40
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
David Yurman 22" Fluted Chain Men's Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $12,000
Brand: David Yurman
Design: Fluted Chain 22" Men's
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Chain Style: Fancy
Necklace Style: Chain
Necklace Style: Fluted
Fastening ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Beige Triangle Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Beige Triangle Diamond Crystals Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% genuine.
It is over 40 y...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted in signature K.J.L. coral branch gilt mounts on chain. 1960's USA. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cable Link 16" Choker Necklace with Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver necklace.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Comprising a 16" cable link necklace with a heart shaped tag or charm attached.
With a lobster clasp c...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leto Lama Ocean Drop 3.63 Cts Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing the 3.63 Cts Ocean Drop Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace, a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies elegance and luxury. Crafted from 18-carat gold, this exquisite nec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant with Emerald & 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Laguna Agate Shell Pendant
Laguna Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold
Carved shell of beautifully banded orange Laguna Agate (27x21mm) with stunning emerald bezeled in 14k gold (6x5mm).
The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Emerald, 14k Gold
Kunzite Aquamarine Lapis Half Moon Necklace -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Limited Edition
Drape yourself in the gentle whisper of dawn and dusk with this ethereal necklace, where the lavender Kunzite and serene Aquamarine embrace like sky meeting horizon....
Category
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front, Victorian Engraved Oval Shaped Multi Frame Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Circa 1880
9ct Gold Back & Front
* THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Step into a world of cherished memories with this exquisite Victorian locket, crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Chanel Runway Black Lucite Leather Pink Chain Trim Lipstick Case Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Pre-Loved Chanel™ Black Lucite Leather Pink Chain Trim Lipstick Case Necklace. Flip-cap with a push lock closure. Lucite exterior. Gold-tone hardware.
Size/Dimensions: Charm: 3.5" ...
Category
2010s French Necklaces
Antique Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6.72 gr
Located in SE
Antique Locket hand - made ca. 1920s -1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. Internal bezels for images inside with plexiglass covers. All parts tested 18K ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Caputi Olive Green Resin Jeweled Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi created this somptuous resin choker necklace in Italy, circa the early 1990s. The rare around-the-neck shape features important asymmetric acrylic resin beads in transp...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
Chanel Vintage Large Gold Cross CC Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
1995 collection
Gold Plated
The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: chain length 29"
Comes with box
IM...
Category
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant
1940's
The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui
Located in Northampton, MA
An impeccably carved Ruyi pendant in breathtaking emerald-green jade, glowing with a luminous, glassy translucency. This piece is certified by GIA under their updated nomenclature as...
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
18K pendant doublesided Lady with Unicorn carved Lapis Lazuli/gold
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautifully hand carved in lapis lazuli re-creation, in high relief, of Pisanello's medal of a young woman, unicorn, crescent moon and convent tower. Italian portrait from the 14th c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Red Pink Heart Pendant Necklace 3.3 cts Rubellite 18 Ct Gold Modern
Located in London, GB
A One Of A Kind beautiful Rubellite heart necklace that features a Natural 3.3 Carats stunning Tourmaline Heart with pink red hues.
Easy to wear for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
9ct Gold Cat / kitten & Ball Pendant / Bracelet Charm Hallmarked Birmingham 1969
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant
9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarked London 1969
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Delight in the whimsical allure of our 9ct Yellow Gold Vintage Kitten...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
18K Gold Enamel Necklace With Allah Symbol Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K yellow gold cable chain necklace with a pendant. The medallion is decorated with a blue-enameled Arabic calligraphy, the name of Allah. Marked Italy, Fancy, 750, 18Kt on the clasp. Total Weight: 6 grams. Islamic Religious Jewelry For Men...
Category
20th Century Italian Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Engraved Cross Necklace Gold Filled Circa 1900 24 Inch Chain
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Cross Pendant Necklace set with an engraved Gold Filled Cross with a flower motif in the center. The reverse of the cross is engraved with a sin...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Turn Lock Chain Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
1996 Collection
Gold Plated
The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: length 16"
Comes with box
IMPORTANT...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
TRIFARI crown signed gold waterfall amber lucite drops multi chain necklace
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone with lucite drops
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold .36ct Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 8.40 grams
Chain: 16" long
Pendant: 22mm wide
Diamond: round brillia...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated chain crystals faux pearl runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals and faux pearl
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 9ct Rose Gold, Paisley Engraved Heart Locket, Hallmarked Birmingham 1992
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket
9ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1992
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
This exquisite vintage heart-shaped locket is crafted from a radiant pale 9ct rose gold...
Category
Late 20th Century English Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold 0.50ct Deep Red Ruby & 0.18ct Diamond Classic Sunburst Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A beautiful and quality cocktail pendant enhancer. This beautiful piece is crafted in our workshop using 18K solid yellow gold and the front coated with white gold. The piece is ador...
Category
20th Century Thai Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$550 Sale Price
50% Off
CANDY OPAL NECKLACE with 14k GOLD
Located in New York, NY
Candy Opal Necklace
Opals, 14k Gold
16” of multi-colored opal 8mm rondelle beads. The lobster clasp is abutted by four 14k gold beads.
Wear this one-of-a-kind necklace alone or a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage CORO signed gold tone pearls rhinestones flower necklace bracelet set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CORO
• gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer necklace bracelet set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minima...
Category
1970s Vintage Necklaces
NAPIER vintage signed gold modernist designer runway necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGN...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .93ct Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .93ct Diamond Open Circle Pendant Necklace
Metal: Platinum
Chain: 16" long
Pendant: 21mm wide
Diamond: 21 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .93
Hal...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Engraved Picture Locket Yellow Gold Filled Original 1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1880's Victorian Locket Pendant Necklace Vintage
Beautiful Engraved Pattern
Heavy 18K Gold Filled
Photo Locket
Pictures Added Later
One of a ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Gold & Micromosaic Bulla Pendant Attributed to Castellani 1850's
By Castellani
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century
Provenance: Italy
Size: 5 cm x 4 cm
Weight: 47,6 gr
The 19th-century pendant is attributed to Castellani, one of the most important goldsmiths of the time, who ...
Category
1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Jade Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Hong Kong
Located in Dearborn, MI
Purple Jade Necklace Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Hong Kong
Featuring a Beautiful Natural Hand Carved Purple Jade Gemstone
Trademarked Hon...
Category
2010s Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Moon Quartz 3.50 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.40 carat approx.
Chain sold separately
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chain Choker Necklace Diamond Star Sphere Pendant Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Chain Choker Necklace with Black & White Diamond Star Sphere Pendant – Black Enamel, Victorian Memento Mori Design by J Dauphin
This gold chain choker by J Dauphin presents...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Chanel necklace 1990s in very good condition
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Necklace golden Chanel with chain and pendant
Rue de Cambon
Vintage collectible item in excellent condition
41 long
Mesh width 1
7x7 medal
Category
1990s Baroque Necklaces
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Garnet Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era open-work pendant, beautifully craft...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
C1820 Georgian Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian rivière with unusually colored foil back pink pastes on silver closed backs with pastes of graduated sizes, with the largest in the center. Rivieres were the classic ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Silver
$7,200 / item
18K Gold 2.22ct Oval Aquamarine & 0.03ct Diamond Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Perfect for aquamarine lovers. The bail is longer than usual and is able to wear with bigger chains. The round and bright diamonds are set throughout the bail.
Product Details:
Me...
Category
20th Century Thai Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Floral Motif Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif oval locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. The piece features light and dark blue enamel. Circa 1900.
Weight: 5.86g
Size: 3.6x2.2cm
IMPORTANT: As a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Heart Locket Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in rich 18 karat gold, Faye Kim 's heart locket features a softly brushed finish and a sculptural, weighty presence. Designed to open and hold a personal keepsake, it is ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Coral Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Coral beads 40 carats approx.
18kyg roundels
18 inch length
Lobster clasp
Limited edition
About the Designers
Drawing inspiration from little thin...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Iradj Moini Pink Quartz Semi Precious Carved Antler Monkey Necklace & Earrings
By Iradj Moini
Located in University City, MO
Iradj Moini Exquisite chunky semi precious rose quartz & rock crystal carved monkey necklace & earrings ensemble
The handmade artisan necklace ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Vintage gold tone sapphire blue milk white art glass beaded designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
...
Category
20th Century Necklaces
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Blue Topaz 5 carats approx.
Chain sold separately
Limited edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from little things,...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold enamel designer runway choker necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
Category
1980s Vintage Necklaces
AJD 19.5 Inch Necklace of Green Magnesite Ovals
Located in Raleigh, NC
Introducing the Perfect 19.5-Inch Olive Green Magnesite Necklace – a must-have accessory for those who appreciate unique, earthy elegance. This stunning necklace features 14x10mm mag...
Category
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
$78 Sale Price
20% Off
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped Edwardian Floral Shield Engraved Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped
Circa 1900
Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Edwardian locket, boasting exquisite floral and paisley engravings on both ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Madison 20" Chain Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $10,300
Brand: David Yurman
Collection: Madison
Design: 20" Chain Necklace
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Chain Style: Fancy
Necklace Style: Chain
Fastening Type: L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Japanese Boke Coral Necklace, Angel Skin Coral, 37 inches, 170 g
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present a rare antique necklace made from genuine Japanese Boke coral, also known as "Angel Skin Coral."
✨ Specifications:
Length: 37 inches (94 cm)
Bead size: 11–12 mm
Weight: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Necklaces
Materials
Coral
9ct Gold Edwardian, Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Peal Suffragette Pendent Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace
9ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Circa 1910
Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era suffragette necklace, a beautiful representation of a signific...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 20 1/4 Inch Faceted Belcher Chain with Toggle Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belcher Chain
9ct Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1900
This exquisite antique chain is made of 9ct rose gold faceted belcher links, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
18k pendant hand carved petrified palm Panther head
Located in Cohasset, MA
Hand carved Petrified Palm Panther Head. The nose is coral. All necklaces represented here are for photography layout only.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold .42ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Chain: 16" long
Pendant: 0.73"(18.42mm) long x 0.50"(12.74mm)" wide
Diamond: 11 round brilliant di...
Category
2010s American Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel American Indian Zuni Inspired Lariat Fall Winter 1993
Located in New York, NY
Recently Karl Lagerfeld took Chanel's Metiers d'Art's team to Dallas for the Paris-Dallas RTW show. Viewers were treated to a luxurious yet campy mash up of Franglo-American styles w...
Category
1990s French Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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