Shell Necklaces
Early 2000s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Link Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Link Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s German Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k 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.
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