Sterling Shell Necklace
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Native American Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 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.
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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