Necklace Shortener
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silv...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern More Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silv...
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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.
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