French Long Chain
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Romantic Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1670s French Baroque Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Palladium, Silver Plate
1990s French Skirts
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Link Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s French Neckties
1990s French Belts
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Rope Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Other
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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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