Shell Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Mexican Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Artist Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s English Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Philippine Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s More Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Choker Necklaces
18k 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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