Unusual Necklace
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Link Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s British Anglo-Japanese Andirons
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
2010s Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Hessonite, Jasper, Sterling Silver
20th Century American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Antique 17th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Moonstone, Geode, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Peridot, To...
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling 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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