Unique Long Necklaces
18 K rose Gold long Necklace Sautoir green Amethyst
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Amethyst with a total weight of 175.72 ct. Length: 86 cm.
This unique long necklace looks particularly
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K rose Gold long Necklace Sautoir white Topaz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sporty, elegant and very versatile long necklace/Sautoir studded with mixed cuts of white Topaz
Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique long diamond necklace 18KT gold necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Drop necklace extra long made in 18KT gold with natural diamonds and mother of pearl design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Unique, Contemporary, Twisted Leaves Necklace
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
, Geometric Necklace. unique necklaces for her.
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This LONG-70cm Leaves Necklace is for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Unique Black White Half Half 2 Strand Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Unique Black White Half Half 2 Strand Pearl Long Necklace
* Marked 16
* Made in France
Category
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Antique 18k Gold 59" Unique Alternated Curb
Twisted Long Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Long Link Chain
Chain Length: 59 Inches
Chain Width: 2.5mm (at the panel link)
Clasp: Large Spring Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Teal Blue Turquoise Round Fancy Beads Long Tie Unique Tassel Statement Necklace
By Galt
Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Teal Blue Turquoise Round Fancy Beads Long Tie Unique Tassel Statement Necklace
Width of Necklace
Category
2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold 67" Long Wrap Unique Link Chain w/ Dod Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 44.55 Grams
Chain Type: Unique link - See pictures
Chain
Category
20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Long Pendant Necklace in 14Kt Gold with the OM Symbol
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique long pendant necklace with the OM Symbol, handcrafted in 14Kt gold.
Om is the sound of
Category
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 1.03 Cttw Diamond Station Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
look! Necklace is 16.25" long x 2.5mm x .5" wide to lay perfectly on your neck. Diamond sections are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Spectacular Elegant 17.5" Black Onyx
Pink Crystals Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
in a unique handmade 17.5 inch long necklace with goldy hook clasp. This stands out magnificently on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
Keiko Mita 14 Karat Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain Link Necklace
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
Sterling Silver links. The unique necklace is 33" long and can be worn as a single or double necklace. The
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Impressive Huge Red Coral, Real Blue Magnesite
Azurite 18" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bamboo Coral and polished chunks of blue Magnesite in this unique 18 inch long necklace with goldy hook
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
AJD Brilliant Elegant Romantic Silvery White Quartz
Gold Nugget 17" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brazilian silver white Quartz accented with goldy coated nuggets in this beautiful unique 17 inch long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal, Gold
AJD RARE Peachy Glowing Ocean NATURAL Pearls Necklace
Matching Earrings Set
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Spessartites set in this unique 19 inch long necklace with vermeil encrusted diamond easy to use clasp.. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil
$2,880 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Rose Gold Hamsa Hand Evil Eye Diamond Pendant Necklace Gena Rowlands
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sequence with a lobster clasp closure. The unique necklace is 30" long, near the clasp is stamped fancy on
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stunning freshwater peacock baroque double necklace w/ rock crystal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning and unique double necklace. Longer composed of peacock baroque pearls measuring from
Category
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
$3,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Herbert Haarstick Unique Modernist Pearl Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Herbert Haarstick: Unique Modernist Pearl Gold Long Chain Necklace
18k yellow gold, cultured
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Unique Carnelian , Turquoise and Gold Bead Flapper Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A unique long flapper type necklace which is composed of various size and shapes of carnelian beads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Long Necklace, Vintage Pendant, Pyrite, 10 Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
Unique customized long necklace with 10K gold vintage edwardian pendant , on a link knotted in silk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Fernand Demaret Belgium Unique Modernist Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant On Long Chain
By Fernand Demaret
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Fernand Demaret: Unique Modernist Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant
18k yellow gold, onyx, natural pearls
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
A.Jeschel Marvelous Turquoise necklace with Tibetan Pendant
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
An absolutely beautifully unique necklace, this long necklace style has solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Traditional Tibetan Ghau Box pendant with Turquoise and Keshi Pearls
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully hand-crafted long tubes. This unique necklace sits beautifully around your necklace and at 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Copper
Valentin Magro Long Gold Geometric Shaped Links Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This unique long necklace features various combinations of geometric shapes. The necklace can be
Category
2010s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Long Necklace with Tahitian Pearl, Buddha Face and Diamond Pavé Ball
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
A very unique long necklace. The chain is 925 silver and has a total single length of 44 cm
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Goossens Paris Unique Crown Long Necklace
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
clasp. Clasp is 4' long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
1990
s Chanel Unique Extra Long Coin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel unique extra long coin sautoir necklace . Autumn 93 collection. Comes with original box.
Category
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Italian Men
s 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Unique Interlocking Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 56.19 Grams
Chain Type: Interlocking Link
Chain Length: 24 Inches
Chain Width: 7.7mm
Chain Thickness: 1.6mm
Clasp: Lobster Claw
Loop End Thick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique vintage long chain necklace. The chain is of a curved loop belcher style and
Category
20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Unique Deco Diamond by the Yard Platinum Chain - 36" Long
Located in Miami Beach, FL
in diamond shaped plaque. This is a unique design.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Pearl Coral Onyx Ebony Long Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation - unique piece.
This long necklace features 5 rows of polished and facetted onyx
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Pearl
Creation Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece.
Long necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Long
Category
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl Scrimshaw Étrange Token Charm Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
attention to this uniquely fabulous necklace.
18” long / tokens .98 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Rhodium
LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 2.75 Carat Diamond Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dark, dramatic 18K White Gold setting measuring 36” long makes this unique necklace a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1970 Bvlgari 18k Yellow
Burnished Gold Malachite Jasper Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
exploration of color and form during the era. Stamped Bvlgari, 750, and a unique serial number, this long
Category
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lanvin 1970
s green bakelite fish necklace on silvertoned chain
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique long silver link necklace with green bakelite 'fish' pendant from Lanvin dating to the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
Autumn Gemstone Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
, long necklace, 24.5 inches, is finished with a glowing vermeil toggle clasp. More from this seller by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD Huge Lapis Lazuli Unique Handmade 19.5" Long Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful highly polished glowing 19.5 inch long Lapis Lazuli necklace is accented with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
AJD Unique Rare 29" Long Cultured White
Peacock Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
tone peacock Pearls set in a handmade necklace 29 inches long. The clasp is also freshwater cultured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Monies Unique Baroque Freshwater Pearl Long Strand
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pearl are threaded and knotted in gradual size. Clasp is made with horn and leather. Necklace can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Antique Multi-Stone Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
inches long. Colorful and unique, this necklace is still very chic and easy to wear on many occasions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold
Chinese Blue Turquoise and Labradorite Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Checkerboard gem cut natural Labradorite enhance this fascinating artistic unique 17 inch long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Biwa Pearls Pyrite Basalt Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
necklace.
28 inches long / pendant 1.32 inches X 1.875 (including bail).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
ADJ Magnificent Glittering Elegant Praziolite Pale Green Amethyst, Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
plated sterling silver rondels set in this sparkling unique 16 inch long necklace with easy to use gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
AJD Sophisticated Rondel Amethyst
Rose of France Coins Fun Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
rock enhanced with gem cut sparkling Rose of France set in a handmade unique 20 inch long necklace with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Gemjunky BoHo Chic Turquoise and Red Bamboo Coral Double Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Coral set in this 19 inch long unique necklace with silver hook easy to use clasp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Superbly Elegant Real Black Onyx
Elegant Real Black Spinel Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
handmade 19 inch long necklace with gold plated sterling silver (vermeil) clasp. The largest Onyx are 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Denise Robergé 22k Gold and Baroque South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Denise Roberge
Located in San Francisco, CA
three additional South Sea pearls. The necklace weighs 185.14 grams, and is 18 1/2 in. long. A unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD 35 Inch Glittering Amethyst and Round Kunzite Necklace February Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Handmade necklace of Sparkling Amethyst rondelles and glowing spheres of Kunzite. This unique 35
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Vermeil
Gemjunky Dark Bluish 55" Fireball Pearl Necklace w/Diamond Gold Plated Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful glowing reflective 12 to 13 mm cultured freshwater Fireball style Pearl unique necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Unique Modernist Link Design Long Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a 14k gold hand made architectural design link necklace/chain. It really makes a statement
Category
Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Unique Marco Bicego Mixed Gemstone Long Gold Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Columbia, MO
greens. The chain is 45 inches long, which makes this a great layering necklace. It can also be doubled
Category
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Bamboo Sautoir Sterling Silver Link Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Columbia, MO
sterling silver and has a lobster clasp. The link necklace measure 24" long. Make this unique necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Orange Sapphire Spider Necklace
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Unique 18 Karat white gold long necklace from our Lullaby Collection. The spider pendant is form by
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s
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Alex Sepkus "Ocean" Dome Ring with Brilliant White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Ocean" dome style ring. Specializing in microscopic sculpting and carving, Alex Šepkus has the ability to press per...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani.
Diamonds, pearls
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Othmar Zschaler Lapis Lazuli and Gold Modernist Ring
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind lapis lazuli and 18 karat gold ring, by Othmar Zschaler (Swiss, b. 1930). Signed OZ, 750. Ring size 6.
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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural, organic design cuff bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970 featuring diamonds, druzy agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set ...
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Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring - Burma No Heat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Crowned with a crystalline magenta red ruby, this lovely Edwardian bombe style ring boasts four rows of richly saturated calibre rubies divided by twinkling single cut diamonds that ...
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Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
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H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
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Unique Long Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of unique long necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 7 vintage examples as well as 6 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of unique long necklaces to choose from, but Art Deco and Baroque unique long necklaces are of considerable interest. Aria Jewelry Design, Chanel and Fernand Demaret each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 4 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many mixed cut, round cut and uncut unique long necklaces for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of unique long necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Unique Long Necklaces?
Prices for unique long necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $12,701, while unique long necklaces, on average, fetch $3,000.
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.
Questions About Unique Long Necklaces
- What is a long necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What long necklaces are called depends on their length. Generally, pieces between 20 and 25 inches long are matinee necklaces, while ones that are 26 to 36 inches long are opera necklaces. Rope necklaces are the longest, measuring more than 36 inches in length. Explore a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether 24 inches is too long for a necklace depends on the person wearing it and their individual style. Taller people and those with wider necks may find 24-inch necklaces to be flattering. A 24-inch necklace can also be paired with a low-cut top or layered with shorter necklaces. Explore a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Extra-long necklaces are usually called rope necklaces. They start at 37 inches in length and can be much longer. One of the biggest benefits of rope necklaces is that their length allows you to style them in different ways. For example, you can knot them, wrap them around your neck or layer them with shorter necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, a 20-inch necklace isn't too long for a woman. Called matinee length, the 20-inch necklace will usually fall below the collarbone and can be an attractive option for work or casual occasions. People with short necks may actually prefer this length because it helps to visually elongate the neckline. A 20-inch necklace can also be a good choice for creating layered necklace effects. Find a wide variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023How long a necklace should be for a plus-size woman depends on what she intends to wear. Generally, 20- to 25-inch matinee-length necklaces are flattering options. However, a necklace should hit just above or below the neckline of tops and dresses. Depending on the style of garment with which you're accessorizing, you may want a longer necklace, like a 26- to 36-inch opera length, or a shorter 18-inch princess length. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of necklaces.
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