Unusual Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
20th Century Baroque Choker Necklaces
Amber
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver...
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Early 20th Century Navajo Native American Objects
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish More Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 1810s German Georgian More Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1990s French Link Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Scottish More Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Czech Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Native American Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
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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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