Unusual Necklace
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Rhodium
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Necklace Enhan...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s South African Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Antique 1870s European High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
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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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