French Long Chain
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artist Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artist Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Base Metal
Early 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
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