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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Opal
Gemstone: Tiger's Eye
ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Australian 21.86ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, Platinum & 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
This stunning piece is a very unique solid Australian Boulder Opal. Deep mysterious blues and greens draw you into the stone that seems to go on forever. Set with high jewellery grad...
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Late 20th Century Australian Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Opal Pendant Enhancer in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enhancer Pendant Featuring An Oval Cabochon Opal Measuring 22mm x 10mm Estimated to Weight 5 Carats. White Body with Bright Red and Pink Flashes. Hinged Clip wit...
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Late 20th Century Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.42ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

Boulder Opal Silver Necklace Galaxy Iridescent Natural Australian Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver pendant with natural Boulder Opal gemstone origin - Australia gem size - 0.35 х 0.79 х 0.94 in / 9 х 20 х 24 mm gem weight - 33.5 carats pendant length - 1.42 in / ...
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2010s German Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this opal dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.42ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.42ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k rose gold, this opal drop ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shape 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in 14k white gold, this opal drop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 1.15ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.70ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural V-Bale Pear-Shaped 0.90ct Opal Solitaire Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspended from a V bale is a lustrous opal in a beautiful pear shape. It is held in a prong setting with a V prong securing the pointed end. Crafted in platinum, this opal drop penda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.42ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.70ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.90ct Opal Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped lustrous opal is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop opal pendant with V bale is sculpted in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White 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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