Gunmetal Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Steel
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Steel
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Early 2000s British Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
2010s French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s French More Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
2010s French Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Contemporary More Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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