Chunky Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century American Retro Link Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
1990s Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jasper, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
1990s French More Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold
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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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