Chinese Bead Jewelry
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Carnelian
Vintage 1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
Vintage 1930s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pyrite, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s European Empire Dangle Earrings
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold-filled
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Link Bracelets
Agate, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
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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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