Venetian Glass Bead Necklace
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s North American Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Copper
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 2000s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Copper
Mid-20th Century Balinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Nepalese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1980s Contemporary More Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, 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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