Unusual Necklace
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Romantic More Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Fluorite, Vermeil, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Wh...
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Silver
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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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