Shell Necklaces
20th Century Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Other, Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Coral, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unknown Choker Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Silver
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
1990s More Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Necklace Enhancers
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Titanium
20th Century Nepalese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 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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