Chinese Bead Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Thai Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Chinese Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
2010s British Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl
Antique 18th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1950s Chinese Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Brass
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Tiger s Eye, Gilt Metal
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1920s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade
2010s Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Jade, 22k Gold
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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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