Amethyst Cameo Necklace
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodolite, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Quartz, Turquoise, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Stud Earrings
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-ge...
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Ruby
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Cultured...
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Chalcedon...
2010s American Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Brooches
Agate, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Italian Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass
Glass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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