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V-SHAPED NECKLACE, early 1940 s, gold plated, handmade pearls, Made in France
Located in Stuttgart, DE
V-SHAPED necklace, Made in France early 1940's, gold plated and nice handmade pearls. 2 individual
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

No Heat Burma Ruby Necklace with natural diamonds and akoya pearls
Located in Singapore, SG
Stones - akoya pearls Measurement of akoya pearl - 3.5mm Metal - 18k solid white gold Weight of 18k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl White Sapphire Edwardian Style Floral Necklace in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant vintage Victorian style necklace features a lustrous pearl at the center of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals
Located in New Orleans, LA
An elegant sautoir necklace consisting of a 24” rope of black freshwater oval pearls with an
Category

2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Diamond 0.50 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clemency 18k Yellow Gold Necklace – 2.62 ct Mother of Pearl .09 ctw Natural
Located in Greeneville, TN
Soft shimmer, subtle radiance — the Clemency Necklace by Mountain Song Jeweler captures beauty in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

G&P Certified Old Euro-Cut Diamond (Approx 13.50-Carats), Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum necklace showcases a breathtaking 13.52-carat natural pearl drop, certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

LB Vintage Sterling Marcasite Turquoise drops necklace Mother of Pearl buckle
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pearl buckle and lovely blue turquoise beads and vintage Mother of Pearl disc beads.Vintage Mexican
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Swarovski Crystals Circle White Round Pearl Openwork Silver Pendant Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Crystals Circle White Round Pearl Openwork Pendant Necklace, Silver Plated Very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Deco 1930 s to 1950 s Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

CHANEL CROSS NECKLACE wine red + orange Gripoix glass, faux pearl, signed 93 P
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel necklace with an attached cross in the colors orange and red with handcrafted pearl
Category

1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Pearl, Gold Plate

1980 Vintage Brown Diamond and Pearl Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A unique vintage Indian necklace showcasing multiple strands of GIA-certified natural seed pearls
Category

2010s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carats Diamonds and Sapphires in Platinum with South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous long necklace featuring a stunning Art Deco focal point. One of a kind and hand knotted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 12.20 Carats Ruby Diamond Clasp on 3 Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Tahitian Pearls selected to fit the clasp with handmade platinum and diamond spacers to ensure the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Crescent Star Emerald Turquoise Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The crescent star moon is hand set in 14K gold, 8.34 carats emerald, turquoise, blue sapphire and .65 carat of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Rousselet Pate de Verre and Pearl Necklace Suite
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Early Louis Rousselet pate de verre suite in pale rose pink, amythest and faux pearl florets. Each
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Pearl and Crystal Paste Necklace C1920
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Pristine Louis Rousselet graduated pearl and crystal paste, choker necklace .Composed of Rousselet
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Grey Tahitian pear shaped pearl and diamond drop necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
this exquisite piece. 0.25ct Diamond Sapphire Tahitian Grey Natural Pearl Pear Drop Necklace 18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

82" Long Pink and White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Tourmaline and Moonstone
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry 82" long Natural Pink and White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Prehnite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Natural "Pinctada" Pearl Multi-Strand Opal and Diamond Necklace In Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Strand Natural Pearl, Opal And Diamond Necklace In Platinum. The necklace features multi-row
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Triangle Openwork White Pearl Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, light peel off at faux pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Pearl Necklace with Pate de Verre Pendant
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Pearl Necklace with Pate de Verre, Seed Pearl Pendant from the 1940's. Signature
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace, Silver Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Tahitian Black Yellow White Sea Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Tahitian Black Yellow White Sea Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dakota 18k Yellow Gold Necklace – 1.11 ct Mother of Pearl .03 ctw Natural Di
Located in Greeneville, TN
Soft radiance meets modern minimalism in the Dakota Necklace by Mountain Song Jeweler. This
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Sparkling Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

One Of A Kind Pearl Thread Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.160g, Pear:152.73ct,Thre:0.14g, 431 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jacques Kreisler Co 1920 Necklace In Platinum And 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
By Kreisler
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the art deco period in New York by Kreisler Company. They were crafted around the 1925
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Our Gold Filled Mother of Pearl Dragonfly Necklace is more than just a piece of jewelry—it's a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Cabochon Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Turquoise Blue Green Cabochon Sparkling Crystals Oval
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mother-of-Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
Diamond halo. If the infinite galaxy and the Art Deco movement would meet, the GALAXIE necklace would be
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Pearl Crystals Flower Sunburst Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower Sunburst Crystals White Round Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Fresh Water Pearl Antiques 9 Karat Gold Cinese Enamel Plaque Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace with grey fresh water pearl 2 antiques Chinese 1920 decò pin as a decorative
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Adjustable Collar Choker Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Circle Round Beads Pearls Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex White Circle Round Beads Pearls Elegant Necklace, Silver Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Diamond Fine Pearl Platinum Pendant and 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique pearl necklace with fine diamonds will be a precious, sentimental piece of jewelry you'll never
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Christian Dior Vintage White Pearls Round Beads Triangle Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Round Pearls Beads Triangle Crystals Pendant Choker Elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Coral and Mother Of Pearl with Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Coral and Mother Of Pearl with Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold Jewelry Details:- Item
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Coral and Mother Of Pearl with Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Coral and Mother Of Pearl with Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold Jewelry Details Item Code
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE White Round Pearls Water Drop Pendant Crystal Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Whole White Round Pearls Door knock Tear Water Drop Pendant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage White Pearl Crystals Flower Round Marquise Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Good condition. Not any peel off at faux pearl, not any stones lost
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Pearl Tassel Chain Necklace with Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:22.238g, Diamond:4.93ct, Emerald:32.68ct, Pearl:94.97ct, Size:889
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval White Pearl Rectangle Circle Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Rectangle Circle Crystals Pendant Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Heidi Daus "Spectacular Belgian Disc" XL Cultured Pearl Tassel Drop Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
freshwater pearls. Most versions of this necklace do not have authentic pearls. Necklace is constructed
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Crystals White Oval Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Oval Pearl Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 White Ball Pearl Triangle Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage White Ball Pearl Triangle Openwork Pendant Elegant Wheat Chain
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful art nouveau mother of pearl carving of period lady set into long sterling chain set with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1960s White Oval Shining Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Tahitian Black Yellow White Sea Pearl Diamond White Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Tahitian Black Yellow White Sea Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

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Art Deco Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 373 antique edition and 76 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco pearl necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art deco pearl necklace from Marina J., Intini Jewels and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art deco pearl necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 293 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for an art deco pearl necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Pearl Necklace?

Prices for an art deco pearl necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $173 and can go as high as $335,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,691.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.