Envelope Necklace
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklace Enhancers
Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
20th Century Italian Retro Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Structured Shoulder Bags
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s More Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Rope Necklaces
15k Gold
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Niello
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Wallets
2010s French Wallets
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. 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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