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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendants with Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt white gold Sturdy necklace with sliding pendant with Diamonds & Pearls Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.17 ct. G vs Pearls: 5 pearls the biggest pearl has...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Parthian Kings Coin 123-88 BCE Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace with a 123 BC ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom. Gorgeous coin necklace, mounted with a genuine silver coin from the Parthian Kingdom. The coin is a silver Drachm of 1...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece wa...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

1.70 Ct Canary and White Diamond Circular Pednant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a radiant 1.70-carat Canary and White Diamond pendant, where elegance and contrast converge in a captivating circle. The circular shape is divided into two halves, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire & Diamond By The Yard 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern sapphire and diamond By The Yard necklace crafted in 14 karat white gold. The necklace features 7 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .42 CTW and 8 oval blue s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Round diamond cross pendant necklace in 18k white gold. Round brilliant diamond total weight 1.06ct G colour, VS1 clarity Hallmarked. Chain length 18 inches Cross measurements approx...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.38ct Diamond Star of David Necklace PN15241-Y
Located in Southampton, PA
Do you prefer to wear the same minimalist jewelry day after day? Do it in style by picking this hexagram necklace. It features a thin chain in 14K yellow gold holding a six-pointed star pendant measuring less than half an inch. The yellow gold star is dotted with 12 round brilliant diamonds, each secured by four prongs. Serving as the bail is a round-and-baguette diamond duo.This brand new 14K Yellow Gold 0.38ct Diamond Star of David Necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Rounds 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Fashion Drop Chain Pendent Necklace
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Elevate your neckline with our beautiful 14K Yellow Gold pendant necklace, adorned with a dazzling array of White Diamond Rounds. The pendant is set with a brilliant collection of W...
Category

2010s American Modernist Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Jewels Custom18 kt White Gold 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace 23.05ct
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 17" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.05 cts round diamonds.FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 16.3x11 mm 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Pendant Necklace PD4-16247YGA
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a touch of sophistication to any ensemble with this simple, elegant necklace. Suspended from an 18 chain, youll find a 14K Yellow Gold pendant measuring 1.25 long and 0.25 wide. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.12ct Diamond and Blue Topaz Necklace PD4-16273WBT
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering style and sophistication, this gemstone necklace will give any ensemble a radiant polish. The necklace is crafted in 14K white gold and has a spring ring clasp. It holds a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.17ct Diamond Safety Pin Necklace PD4-16188W
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious necklace is simply unforgettable. Suspended from a delicate 18 chain, youll find a charming safety pin pendant measuring 0.75 long by 0.13 wide its also elevated by i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Three Stone Diamond Hexagon Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The perfectly petite diamond hexagon pendant! With .28 carats of diamonds set in 14k white gold. The pendant measures 9.5mm in length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.85ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Natural 3.50ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.85ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 3.50ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.10ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.80ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.30ct 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

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.80ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 2.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 2.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

ANGARA Natural 0.60ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

ANGARA Natural 1ct Amethyst Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pear-shaped deep purple amethyst is secured in a prong setting and embellished with a diamond accent on the top. Simple yet stunning, this teardrop amethyst pendant with V bale is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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