Chinese Bead Jewelry
Vintage 1950s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1960s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s Chinese Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1950s Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1990s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Collectible Jewelry
Jade, Copper
1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese More Jewelry
Coral, Brass
2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Brass
20th Century Chinese Retro Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold-filled, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese British Colonial Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling 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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