Vintage Italian Sterling Necklace
20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Other, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Mexican Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Carnelian, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
Vintage 1960s Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
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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