Real Ivory Necklace
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Other
1970s American Maxi Dress
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Tourmaline, Spinel, Sapphire, Garnet, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Pottery
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan More Necklaces
Amazonite, Crystal, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rope Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pearl,...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
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.