1970s Modernist Necklace
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Base Metal
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Sterling Silver
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Chilean More Necklaces
Brass
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Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
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14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 14k Gold
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Silver Plate
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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tiger s Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Onyx, Gold
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Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Gold
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Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
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Agate, Sterling Silver
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Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Brass
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Silver
Vintage 1970s Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
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Mid-20th Century German Modernist Link Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
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Jade
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate
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Sterling Silver
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Jade, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Base Metal
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
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18k Gold
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18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rhodium
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Bronze
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Labradorite, Sterling Silver
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14k Gold
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
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Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
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Bronze
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18k Gold
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Bronze
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Rhodocrosite, Silver
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18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Garnet, 14k Gold
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Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate
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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Amber
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Finnish Modernist Fashion Rings
Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver, Steel
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
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.













