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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Link Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 22k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Tennis Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Desk Accessories
Jade
Mid-20th Century Asian Bangles
Jade
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
1990s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Hong Kong Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
Late 20th Century American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Signet Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American More Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century American Sculptures
Copper
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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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