Unusual Necklace
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Zircon, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Artisan Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century French More Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Unknown Artist Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Chalcedony, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Figurines and Sculptures
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Link Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s More Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
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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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