Necklaces
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Necklaces
1920s American Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George IV Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Brass
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Asian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Enamel
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Garnet, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k 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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