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Necklaces Modern
372 items
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Golden Fur, Men's Sterling Silver and Brass Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Putu Gede Darmawan
$137.99 Wholesale$137.99 -
Weaving Ketupats, Woven Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Nyoman Rena
$117.99 Wholesale$117.99 -
Emotive, Sterling Silver Teardrop Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Poignant, Sterling Silver Contemporary Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Momentum in Gold, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Ardent Octagon, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Raindrop, Sterling Silver Contemporary Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
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Simplicity, Long Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Far Fetched Jewelry
$34.95 Wholesale$34.95 -
Crescent, Silver Necklace with Rutilated Quartz Crescent Moon Pendant
Shivani Choudhary
$104.99 Wholesale$104.99 -
Momentum, Sterling Silver Minimalist Cog Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
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Teardrop, Sterling Silver Teardrop Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$29.95 Wholesale$29.95 -
Simply Serene, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Natural Labradorite
Alok Jain
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
Holy Sacrifice, Men's Sterling Silver Cross Necklace
Length: 20"
Nyoman Rena
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Gemstone Swirl, Swirl Pattern Lapis Lazuli and Citrine Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Shanker
$187.99 Wholesale$187.99 -
Nova, Sterling Silver Modern Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Floral Glare, 925 Silver Floral Pendant Necklace with Peach Cultured Pearl
Sunarto
$80.99 Wholesale$89.99$80.99 -
Modernity, Wood and Leather Necklace Handcrafted Modern Jewelry
Length: 29"
Mohd Tanveer
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Exotic Muse, White Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver and 24k Gold Plate
Length: 37"
Saranarat
$287.99 Wholesale$319.99$287.99 -
Stylish Charm, Modern Cultured Pearl Station Necklace from Bali
Length: 28"
Ketut Sulastri
$143.99 Wholesale$159.99$143.99 -
Day and Night Meadow, Dual Green and Black Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 18"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$71.99 Wholesale$89.99$71.99 -
Simply Passion, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with 13-Carat Ruby Gems
Alok Jain
$234.99 Wholesale$234.99 -
Emotive in Gold, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Far Fetched Jewelry
$24.95 Wholesale$24.95 -
Simply Scintillating, Rose Quartz and Sterling Silver Modern Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$199.99 Wholesale$199.99 -
Modern Mood, Black Agate Modern Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Length: 19.25"
Matta
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Midnight Cross, Modern Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Sunarto
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Galactic Beauty, Modern Labradorite Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$207.99 Wholesale$207.99 -
Modern Shield, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Natural Labradorite
Neetu Barathi
$149.99 Wholesale$149.99 -
Metropolitan Bonds, High-Polished Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Purple Mystique, Composite Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace Modern Jewelry
Length: 17.75"
Alok Jain
$349.99 Wholesale$349.99 -
Pretty Taupe, Recycled bead necklace
Length: 18"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Sparkling Treasure, Sterling Silver Necklace with Garnet and Cubic Zirconia
Length: 18"
Hema
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
New Classic, Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Yuniati
$71.99 Wholesale$79.99$71.99 -
Freedom Song, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Modern Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Guillermo Arregui
$224.99 Wholesale$224.99 -
Lanna Links, Extra Long 950 Silver Hammered Link Necklace
Length: 35"
Pakaon Sojintarit
$197.99 Wholesale$197.99 -
Button Flower, Floral Titanium Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Diana Solis
$71.99 Wholesale$79.99$71.99 -
Elegant Protector, 925 Silver India Jewelry Chain Necklace with Onyx Pendant
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$219.99 Wholesale$219.99 -
Plum Glow, Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Hema
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Prestige Pyramid, Minimalist High-Polished Brass Pyramid Pendant Necklace
Ritu Malpani
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Tears of an Angel, Teardrop Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Nyoman Rena
$259.99 Wholesale$259.99 -
Flare Glam, Indian-Made Geometric Carnelian Cabochon Pendant Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Mystic Core, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace in a High Polish Finish
Ayu Ary
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Naga Braid, Men's sterling silver necklace
Length: 17.75"
Putu Putri
$175.49 Wholesale$194.99$175.49 -
Radiant Buds, Gleaming Sterling Silver Link Necklace from Mexico
Length: 18.5"
Graeme and Philip Watson
$419.99 Wholesale$419.99 -
Silver Flare, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver and Garnet Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Futuristic Bonds, High-Polished Sterling Silver Mariner Chain Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$49.99 Wholesale$49.99 -
Stylized Axolotl, Sterling Silver Axolotl Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 22.5"
Angel Ortiz
$149.99 Wholesale$149.99 -
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Droplets of Life, Taxco Sterling Silver Circle Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 15.25"
Mikelo
$189.99 Wholesale$189.99 -
Sleek Dolphin, Taxco Sterling Silver Dolphin Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 14.5"
Mikelo
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Cosmic Enchantment, 18k Gold-Accented Modern Round Pendant Necklace from Bali
Made Suyana
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
Lapis Square, Fused Art Glass Blue Square Pendant Necklace with Suede Cord
Fabiola Quevedo
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
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Fragment of Truth, High-Polished Minimalist Natural Amazonite Pendant Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$114.99 Wholesale$114.99 -
Hexagon, Sterling Silver Hexagon Pendant Necklace from Costa Rica
Length: 18"
Guisselle Mora
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Fascinating, Marquise-Shaped Sterling Silver Link Necklace from India
Length: 18.75"
Neetu Barathi
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Green Circle of Love, Modern Dark Green Jade Silver Necklace with Round Pendant
Nicte Migliozzi
$74.99 Wholesale$74.99 -
Glamor by Night, Pendant Necklace with Onyx Stones and Twisted Wire Accents
Yeudi Bonilla
$59.99 Wholesale$59.99 -
Abstract Square, Handcrafted Silver and Apple Green Maya Jade Necklace
Length: 18"
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$87.99 Wholesale$109.99$87.99 -
Blazing Silver, Silver-Toned Lava Stone and Hematite Beaded Necklace
Matta
$85.49 Wholesale$94.99$85.49 -
Dove of Love, Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$269.99 Wholesale$269.99 -
Lagoon Diamond, Minimalist-Inspired Natural Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Alon Diller
$287.99 Wholesale$287.99 -
Night's Edge, Obsidian Pendant Necklace in Taxco Silver from Mexico
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$259.99 Wholesale$259.99 -
Being Bold, Handmade Modern Fine Silver & Sterling Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$299.99 Wholesale$299.99 -
Eye of the Sea, Women's Modern Fine Silver Natural Turquoise Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$239.99 Wholesale$239.99 -
Pyramid of Friendship, Modern Sterling Silver and Natural Turquoise Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$267.99 Wholesale$267.99 -
Dewdrop, Artisan Crafted Taxco Silver Obsidian and Citrine Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$237.99 Wholesale$237.99 -
Flowing Grace, Polished Semi-Abstract Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ezequiel Tapia
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Vine, Leaf Motif Agate Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 19.75"
Diana Solis
$89.99 Wholesale$99.99$89.99
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.
When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.
Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.
Featured Reviews
Stunning pendant!
What a beautifully made pendant! The chain is way too short so had to put it on a different chain. But you can't go wrong with this quality piece!
Goes with so many things
I love to wear this necklace with solid color tops so that it stands out. It's simplicity is its beauty. Well crafted and stunning.
Rachel
May 23, 2020
Love it
Stunning. This was a gift from my daughters and it looks so lovely. I will think of them every time I wear it.
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Alon Diller Sterling silver jewelry
"They say 'there's nothing new under the sun,' but there are always thousands of ways to create a piece to renew it."
"For as long as I can remember, I have always been keen on handicrafts, especially jewelry, which I started making when I was a teen. I was born... read more
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