Unusual Necklace
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Metal
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
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English Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
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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