Unusual Necklace
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
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Vintage 1930s German Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century English Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Brass
1990s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Empire Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Baltic Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Rope Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Austrian More Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 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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