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Ruby, South Sea Pearls, Pink and Blue Topaz Pink Amethyst Beads in 18 Karat Gold
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
with an array of Beads, Fine Red Ruby, Pink Amethyst, Pink, and Blue Topaz, and South Sea Pearls
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Other, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Lorenz Bäumer Pearls and Semi Precious Stones Beads Aqua Long Necklace
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in Paris, FR
This long necklace is made of different beads of stones and Tahiti pearls. It is inspired by sea
Category

2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold

Decadent Jewels Blue Topaz Amethyst and Fresh Water Pearl Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
oval Amethyst and 12mm round, 9mm cushion cut Green Amethyst beads with large high quality Fresh Water
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl, Crystal Gemstone and Beaded Statement Collar and Bib Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
Introducing to you a mother of pearl, crystals and gemstone beaded statement collar and bib
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Lapis La...

18k Gold Amethyst and Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Tsavorites, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
strands of baroque Tahitian pearls for an added layer of elegance. Another unique aspect of this necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Amethyst Heart Circa 1960
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful vintage pearl lavaliere necklace from the mid 20th century featuring two strands of
Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Decadent Jewels South Sea Pearl Blue Topaz Carved Amethyst Quartz Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Stunning necklace made from approx 8x10mm Roundel shaped South Sea Pearls, 10mm multifaceted Blue
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold-filled, Gold,...

Pearl, Ruby, Citrine, Peridot, and Gold Necklace
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
This pearl, ruby, citrine, peridot, and gold necklace interprets the classic dress Stewart tartan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold

Decadent Jewels Amethyst Smokey Quartz Rose Quartz Ellipse Pearl Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Long Keshi Fresh Water Pearls are matched with ellipse shaped Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Smokey
Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled

Deborah Liebman Peach Pearl Purple Amethyst Lilac Chalcedony Garnet Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Baroque Peach Pearls, Amethyst, Lilac Chalcedony, Garnet, 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Extra Long Stone and Pearl Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
These are beautiful pastel amethyst, citrine, blue topaz. peridot smooth baroque shaped beads and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Base Metal

A.Jeschel Aquamarine and Green Amethyst bold necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
beads in varying shades of blue, elegantly complemented by hand-hammered Green Amethyst, opulent Baroque
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl

Swarovski Crystals Mother of Pearl Glass Beaded Chain Tassel Bib Collar Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
various sizes of crystal glass beads, Swarovski Crystals, gold-tone metal components and mother of pearl
Category

2010s British Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Pea...

Ametrine Gemstone and Freshwater Pearl Lariat Necklace with a Silver Clasp
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely open lariat necklace adorned with Ametrine (Amethysts & Citrines) beads and
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Iradj Moini Emerald tone Gemstone Pearl Necklace
By Iradj Moini
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Iradj Moini seven strand pearl necklace with removable pale emerald colored pear shape
Category

1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass

Freshwater Pearl with Amethyst Stones and Toggle Clasp Silver Tassel
Located in LA, CA
"6.5X9.5mm Freshwater Pearl with amethyst stones and toggle clasp silver Tassel 2 inches Necklace
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

18 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon and Stars Necklace
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
with Crescent Moon Pendant measuring 4cm x 2.2cm Also available on request: Faceted Amethyst Beads
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel Dazzling Green Amethyst Necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
pearl repurposed as the perfect fastener. Green Amethyst is a birthstone of people born in February but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Rosa Van Parys Naomi Elise 4.0 AAA Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Rosa Van Parys signature 8MM Tahitian Pearl necklace (AAA quality) in 18 Karat yellow Gold + white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana Kim England Many Colored Faceted Gemstone Bead Strand
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
, Tourmaline, Seed Pearls, Apatite, Tanzanite, Citrine, Spinel, Peridot, and Tsavorite are some of the faceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Cultured Pe...

Contemporary Eve Alfille Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Lombard, IL
pearl, amethyst, garnet, ruby, tourmaline, beryl, peridot 14k yellow gold mount - hook clasp - by
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yel...

A.Jeschel Glamorous Quartz necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Amethyst, and polished rich purple Amethyst. The spacers are center-cut coin pearls to add softness to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Vermeil

Circlet of Pearl Cabochons in White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circlet of Pearl Cabochons set in 14k White Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The Jeweler. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Gem Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designed as 12 links, each link consists of 4 flowers with a gem-bead in the center (coral, pearl
Category

Italian Beaded Necklaces

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Amethyst Pendant and 3 strands Pearl / Amethyst beads Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Amethyst Pendant and Beads with pink and black pearls in 3 strand braided Necklace with a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Marina B Amethyst Bead and Pearl Cardan Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
18-Karat White Cardan Necklace with 134.4ct. Amethyst and 72.24ct. Pearl Bead with box clasp
Category

2010s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, and Silver Necklace
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
This freshwater pearl, amethyst, aquamarine, and silver necklace feels like "Graceful Elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver

Pearl, Amethyst, Moonstone, and Gold Sautoir
By White Orchid Studio
Located in Athens, GA
This Keshi pearl, light amethyst, moonstone, and Oregon sunstone necklace-called a sautoir in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Moonstone, Other, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pink Biwa Pearls Amethist Beads 6 strand Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This is a Biwa Pearl Necklace.Pearls are the only gems created by a living organism, the oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium

Chic South Sea Pearl, Amethyst, Mandarin Garnet, Lapis 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearls, Faceted Amethyst Beads, Tanzanite Rondelles, Mandarine Garnet Rondelles, Seed Pearls
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Statement Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Chalcedony Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stylish fun necklace with different shapes of Amethyst Beads and Briolettes hand wire
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Necklace Amethyst Heart Droppers 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A pretty antique Suffragette necklace from the Edwardian era decorated with four Peridot beads and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemstone Statement Necklace- Huge Rose Quartz, Quartz, Amethyst
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pearl on either side of the Center Quartz Stone and crystal beads between each gemstone. Measures-18
Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Green Onyx Bead Ruby Cabochon Gold Necklace
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jeweler. Made in USA Also available with Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Black Onyx, Pearls, Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

35.79 Carat Oval Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Enhancer Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
gold necklace or cable, a strand of pearls or a strand of coloured gemstone beads. Handmade in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Gemstone Freshwater Pearl Torsade
Located in New York, NY
Handmade necklace featuring freshwater pearl, citrine, amethyst, peridot, aquamarine, and 14 karat
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jeweler. Made in USA Also available with Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Black Onyx, Pearls, Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fairy Angel Victorian Style Oval Pendant Embellished with Stones in 14k Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in Astoria, NY
. The chain is your to choose, not included. You can do a vintage one or a beaded boho chic or a gold
Category

2010s Greek High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Moonstone, Pearl, Spinel, Turquoise...

Bulgari Multi Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
coral bead, an amethyst bead, a chrysoprase bead and a gold bead signed and numbered by Bvlgari *2337A
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Florette with Garnet Cabochon in White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Made in USA Also available with Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Black Onyx, Pearls, Amethyst, Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Florette with Garnet Cabochon in Rose Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Made in USA Also available with Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Black Onyx, Pearls, Amethyst, Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Marina B Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Onyx Diamond and Amethyst Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
and long necklaces and pearls and beads in several materials in different colours. A similar bracelet
Category

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold

Matina Amanita Blossom Party Coronation Necklace/Crown/Brooch/Bracelet
By Matina Amanita
Located in Pakkret, TH
, citrines, amethysts and apatites. Buds are delicate fresh water pearls. The versatile brooches can also be
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

Rousselet Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage, translucent pale pink and amethyst glass beads with pearl accents. This charming unsigned
Category

1950s French Fashion

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decadent Jewels Smokey Quartz Garnet Pearl Amethyst Rose Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Garnet Beads, 4x2mm Rondel and 18x15mm Faceted nugget Amethyst beads, 22x7mm dyed Biwa Fresh Water Pearls
Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-fille...

Handcarved Amethyst Flower, Rhodolite, Pearl and Tourmaline Bead Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of pearls and pink tourmaline beads. The flower pendant has been hand carved from a single amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...

Amethyst Bead Pearl Rope Necklace, Yellow Gold Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quality 8.00mm round amethyst beads have been strung with 18k yellow gold spacers and tiny accent pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Vintage Amethyst Garnet Pearl Diamond Torsade Bead Necklace
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Diamond 'Torsade' Bead Necklace, made in 1990s, is a perfect example of Verdura's creativity, a
Category

Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

505ctw Round Bead Amethyst Strand Necklace W/ 14k Gold Pearl Ruby Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unique and very fine vintage statement necklace features 48 round bead, genuine and natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Aquamarine Freshwater Pearl Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind necklace features amethyst disks, aquamarine balls and fresh water pearls, it is
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina J. Pearl Woven Necklace with Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand woven Pearl and Amethyst Necklace. This fine lace design features high luster 2.5 / 3 mm Pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Pearl Beaded sautoir with Tassel and 14 k Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rose quartz, amethyst, pearl, and vermeil gold beads give this necklace with tassel great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Aquamarine Citrine Amethyst Fresh water and Flat Pearl Sautoir Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; it is 4 inches long, with graduated white pearls, aquamarine and amethyst beads, and on the ends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold

Marina J Graduated Pearl and Amethyst Necklace with 14 K Gold Vintage Pendant
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Marina J. Graduated high luster Pearl Necklace featuring Amethyst and solid 14K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paua Shell Pearl Mixed Gemstone Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Paua shell pearls form the foundation for this spectacular necklace. Paua is the Maori name given
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18...

Marina J. Woven Pearl, Ruby Gold Necklace with Vintage Gold Amethyst Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this Pearl Necklace meets at a 18k Gold plated Sliding Decorative Clasp. ** Made by Marina J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Faceted Amethyst Roundelle White Freshwater Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A regal fusion of amethyst and white pearl enlivens this necklace. Rondelles of amethyst release
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Amethyst Beads And Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate amethyst beads and pearl necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 47 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect amethyst beads and pearl necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a amethyst beads and pearl necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marina J., Gemjunky/M D Designs and Jane Magon Collections are consistently popular. A amethyst beads and pearl necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 49 Amethyst versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and briolette cut alternatives. Finding a amethyst beads and pearl necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Amethyst Beads And Pearl Necklace?

On average, a amethyst beads and pearl necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,250, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $10,832 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Amethyst in Jewelry Design

There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.

Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”

Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.

Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. 

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