Midcentury Modernist Pendant Necklace
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Spanish Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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. 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.