Shell Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 1820s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Artisan Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Whi...
Antique 1830s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Drop Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Chalcedony
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k 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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