Important Necklace
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
American More Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue S...
Vintage 1970s Unknown More Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s English Modern Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Early 20th Century Colombian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century More Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Hellenistic Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 1660s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl
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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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