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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Victorian
Star of David Rose Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Unisex
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 14K rose gold Star Of David pendant necklace, is set with a total of 0.47 carat round brilliant diamonds.
David Star size is 0.60" inches.
Please specify your desired chain l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1.76 Carat Green Emerald Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace features an emerald-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.76 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG). Emeralds are known for their stunning green color, and an emerald cut a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Salmon Coral Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This beautiful natural pink salmon coral necklace is a unique and eye-catching piece that is sure to make a statement. The necklace features a st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 2.13 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural cushion cut yellow diamonds. This pendant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Coffee Mug Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg
Chain sold separately
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have created an extraordinary ...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna 18 Karat Large Yellow Gold Link Chain
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
30 inch length
Weight 12 grams approx.
18 karat yellow gold lobster clasp
Chain can be clasped at any length
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this im...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rain drop shape pendant with diamond bale. The Golden South Sea Pearl is situated at one end of the pendant with Diamond pave bale on the other end. Please note that the chain is not...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Nephrite White Hetian Jade Necklace, Birds and Nature Motif
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade necklace. This jade is very well carved. The jade carving is of scenic nature of birds and trees. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being white. The photo (#3) that best represent the jade color is the one taken with a human hand as the background. Hetian jade...
Category
2010s Chinese Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Estate Italian Graduated Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An estate gold bead collar necklace comprised of 23 graduated gold beads ranging from 10mm to 24mm, in sterling silver and 14k. Italy.
* Includes letter of authenticity for insuranc...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's.
Measurements: Length 17.12 inches;
Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 15 in, New
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
NEW, Contemporary 18kt white gold diamond, vibrant pink sapphire, and blue sapphire designer pendant on a blue silk rope necklace that has an 18kt w...
Category
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
H. Stern 1950s Gold and Green Tourmaline Rivière Style Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century 1950s gold and tourmaline rivière style necklace comprised of oval-cut green tourmalines with ribbed link spacers, completed by a tongue and box closure with a safety m...
Category
1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Signature Collection Personalized Mini Script Name Necklace with Three Names
Located in New York, NY
The Personalized "Signature Collection":
14kt Rose Gold mini script name necklace with 3 names shown priced in 14kt Rose Gold.
The Personalized "Signature Collection" is also available in Silver, Gold Plate or 14kt Gold with one to as many names as you like.
The Mini Script Personalized name...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
Estate Sterling Silver Tanzanite Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning estate necklace is sterling silver.
It features tanzanites in a combination of 54 oval cut 4x6mm, 7 marquise cut 3x5mm, 29 round cut 2.5mm, and a single oval cabochon c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Owl Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Diamonds 0.10 ct approx
Chain sold separately
Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, this pendant is enriched with 0.10 carats of dazzling diamonds, nee...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Enamel Shield Pendant in 14 Karat Gold with Diamond Star on Gold Rolo chain
Located in New York, NY
An updated take on the classic shield shape. This pendant, in stunning royal blue enamel, is set off by a gold star with a center diamond. It has chunky jump rings, and hangs off o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
18k Gold Deco Style Pendant with Opal and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco is the influence for the design of this modern pendant. This piece features a opal center rosecut stone with a black onyx backing to create a rich blue/green color. Fabricated in 18k gold, with a geometric rim of diamonds around the opal. This is a fashionable pendant which is beautiful worn alone, or layered with other necklaces. The pendant hangs from a gold round link chain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Mantra Necklace" Sterling Silver 925 Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
The "Mantra Necklace" is an original design by Betony Vernon made in 2018 and handcrafted in lost wax elements and a rolo chain. The "Mantra Necklace" ...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Lovely vintage strand of angel skin red coral. Measuring a generous length of 36 inches long including the clasp. The gold clasp is adorned with a coral cabochon. It opens a...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral
49.24ct Large Iridescent Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our mesmerizing 49.24ct Large Iridescent Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold. This extraordinary pendant features an extra-large Freshwater Baroque Pearl, bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Our exquisite Victorian Carnelian Fob Charm Necklace features a central carnelian. Cherished for its deep hues and symbolic ties to courage and vita...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Australian 4.86ct Premium Quality Opal Doublet Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Simple but stunning is the ‘Greta’ pendant featuring a superb opal doublet (4.86ct) from Coober Pedy, Australia. The luminescent colour play of the opal gemstone is emphasised by the...
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
4.78 Carat Sapphire and Asscher Cut Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Asscher Cut Sapphires and White Asscher Cut Diamond set in this beautiful and minimalistic Cross. Set with very little metal to allow light to pass from all angles for maximum brilli...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Messika Lucky Eye Malachite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Messika
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Define your neck with this Messika Lucky Eye necklace. It is a masterfully crafted creation that promises to hold its beauty and value for a long time.
Includes: Original Box, Origi...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Guard Chain Necklace in 10 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain from the late 19th Century consisting of 10ct gold cable links leading to a claw clasp at the end which would have traditionally been adorned wi...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Adam and Eve Pendant with Ruby and Pearl
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Figural Adam and Eve Pendant with Ruby and Pearl
In a 14k gold rectangular pendant, Adam and Eve are framed under the Tree of Knowledge as the sn...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Necklace Chain with 2.02 cts. of Fine Diamonds
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary Diamond necklace in 18K white gold consisting of exactly 67 brilliant cut bezel set finely cut diamonds, well matched, and weighing exactly 2.02 ct's. and marked on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Versatile Puff Star with Diamonds and Polished Platinum Charm Only Reversible
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Star power puff star charm in petite size with pave diamonds in front, but reverses to 1 diamond in backside all in polished Platinum.
If chain requested, please contact for additional cost. Custom engraving in limited space is available as additional also.
Our puff stars are unique in their imperfect shape and have the versatility of a heavy sparkle pave saide or an understated solo diamond side according to mood. The charm and earrings pair up well together. Can be used as a pet charm...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Marco Bicego Paradise Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Marco Bicego
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Marco Bicego Paradise multi-colored gemstone necklace features vibrant briolette-cut stones set in 18 karat yellow gold. Each stone, ranging in hues from deep blues and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
3ct Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace
By Hannaboya
Located in Sheridan, WY
Feast your eyes on Hannaboya's stunning 3ct Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, a true embodiment of timeless beauty and elegance. This remarkable pendant features a g...
Category
2010s African Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.26ct Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.26ct Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry combines the timeless elegance of pigeon blood rubies and dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Celestial Star Pendant - Brooch Necklace Set in Fitted Case
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed antique gold Celestial themed Pendant - Brooch - Necklace set in a period fitted box. I believe it dates to the Victorian period, though there is a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Exclusive Dalí 18K solid gold 'St. John Cross' Necklace #A-821 - With Provenance
Located in MADRID, ES
Description: Part of our private Salvador Dalí collection, the 'Christ of St. John Cross' Necklace, #A-821, stands out as a testament to surrealism in 18K yellow gold. This 1970s lim...
Category
1970s Spanish Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vasilis Giampouras Purple Rain Drop Amethyst Unique Necklace
Located in Paris, IDF
Drop Amethyst Necklace by Vasilis Giampouras at Second Petale Gallery
At the heart of this masterpiece lies a mesmerizing drop amethyst, surrounded delicately within a halo of gleami...
Category
2010s Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Titanium
Antique Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k. This antique pendant is authentic fashion from almost 150 years ago! Gorgeous coral beads surmounted by diamonds are surrounded by lush green enamel. Superb design...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes, alternate with small even sized pearls to create this enchanting necklace. The beads are ra...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Large Key Pendant Necklace in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Tiffany & Co. diamond and ruby key pendant is an elegant work of art. Made from lustrous platinum, the key pendant exudes a sense of luxury. At the heart of the key is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and 18K White Gold Contemporary Necklace of Stylized Foliage.
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine diamond contemporary well made necklace composed of stylized foliage in 18K white gold. With a length of 16.75 inches long, this diamond pave necklace in 18K white gold has 23 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Articulated Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Clown Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulated diamond ruby sapphire yellow gold clown pendant, circa 1990s.
This Articulated Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Clown Pendant is not just a piece of jewelry, it is a wo...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace with 3 cts. of Fine Round Diamonds and over 23 inches long
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary 18K white gold long diamond necklace. There are exactly 337 small diamonds in this line necklace which is 23 1/8th inches in length. The estimated diamond weight is 3 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leon Mege GIA Certified 0.70 Carat D/SI1 Diamond Micro Pave Platinum Pendant
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
GIA-certified 0.70 Carat D/SI1 Diamond Antique cushion diamond surrounded by micro pave diamonds in a delicate bench-made pendant by Leon Mege.
GIA certificate #2165647209
The pendan...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase and Blue Sapphire Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Chrysoprase 1.50 carats approx.
Blue Sapphire 0.05 carat approx.
Diamonds 0.45 carat approx.
Chain sold separately
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh ...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Limited Edition Puppy Cameo Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Cameo 46.55 carats approx.
Diamonds 1.13 carat approx.
Chain sold separately
Limited edition
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing insp...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Blue topaz 1.10 carats approx.
Diamonds 0.22 carat approx.
Chain sold separately
About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
Drawing inspiration from...
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire with Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 50.66 carats with Diamond 3.42 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 0.7 cm
Length: 41.0 cm
Total Weight: 77.18 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circle of Diamond Pendant Necklace with 1.50 cts of Fine Fancy cut Diamonds
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a white gold chain supporting a circle that has 50 tapered and straight baguette finely matched diamonds channel set in a perfect and brilliant circle symbolizing eternity. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Petite Evil Eye Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Charm Sterling Silver 24 Karat Gold
Located in Austin, TX
The evil eye is meant to protect you from negative energy, ever watchful. Genuine natural diamonds outline the eye and a gorgeous blue genuine sapphire sits in a bezel in the center ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver
43.24ct Extra Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our meticulously crafted 43.24ct Extra Large Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold. This remarkable piece of jewelry showcases the captivating allure a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Inch Black Pearl & 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We have never seen this unique combination of pearls & gold beads.
This stunning necklace is composed of 7 Black / Grey Tahitian Pearl ranging in size from 11.5mm - 9.5mm.
The pearls...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Weingrill Tubogas Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
Timeless Tubogas Necklace made by the famous Weingrill circa 1980's, showcasing 18k yellow gold in a perfectly balanced necklace. The smooth dimensions and weight make this jewel sui...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 33.57 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Width: 1.1 cm
Length: 43 cm
Total Weight: 95.29 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 6.08 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Width: 6.0 cm
Length: 42.5 cm
Total Weight: 131.92 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vici...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamonds 18 Karat White Black Gold Horse Head Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamonds 18 Karat White Black Gold Horse Head Brooch
Crafted in 18 Karat White and Black Gold, this unique and stylish horse head brooch is set with sparkling Diamonds and is exquis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luigi Rosi Victorian Diamond Agate 18K Gold Antique Cupid Cameo Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped pendant suspended from bale with dimensional foliate motif surrounds and drop
Featuring an oval-shaped plaque of agate measuring 29.0 x 40.0 mm carved with...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lock and Key Round Pave Diamond Charm Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This diamond-encrusted lock and key pendant necklace is a beautiful work of art. The necklace is set in lustrous 18 karat white gold, adding a touch of luxury to its design. Adorned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Compass Pendant Mother of Pearl Charm, Find Your Way, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
Do you guide others, or perhaps you are always looking out at the directions available to you? This compass talisman will speak your truth in a fine jewelry style. Made with a solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Petite Marigold Necklace, Opal set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Frame, Blue Sapphire
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita's unique Petite Marigold Necklace is handmade from a multi-color Australian Opal (0.69 Carats) set in a textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold frame accented with a Blue Sapphire. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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