Multistrand Necklace
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Coral, Jade, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Bohemian Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s German Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
1990s Danish Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Palladium, Rhodium, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold,...
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Collectible Jewelry
Brass
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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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