Ancient Beads
Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Beaded Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Loose Gemstones
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Loose Gemstones
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Native American More Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Colombian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 24k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoi...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Op...
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Agate, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yell...
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Beaded Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Spinel, Other, Silver
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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.
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