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Modern Necklaces
342 itemsDiscover Modern Necklaces at NOVICA. Although they employ traditional jewelry-making techniques to create their handcrafted necklaces, many artisans explore the design motifs that characterized styles from the 1920s to the 1970s. You'll discover a wide range of styles from pendants to statement strands in our unique collection of men's and women's modern necklaces.
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Dewdrop, Artisan Crafted Taxco Silver Obsidian and Citrine Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$239.99 Wholesale$239.99 -
Dove of Love, Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$247.49 Wholesale$274.99$247.49 -
Spark of Blue, Lapis Lazuli and 950 Silver Artisan Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$224.99 Wholesale$249.99$224.99 -
Eye of the Sea, Women's Modern Fine Silver Natural Turquoise Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
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Ribbon Twist, Handmade Silver Collar Necklace
Size: 13.25" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W
Aoy
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Galactic Beauty, Modern Labradorite Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
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Capricorn Moon, Taxco Sterling Silver Capricorn Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 14.5"
Mikelo
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Freedom Song, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Modern Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Guillermo Arregui
$229.99 Wholesale$229.99 -
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Radiant Buds, Gleaming Sterling Silver Link Necklace from Mexico
Length: 18.5"
Graeme and Philip Watson
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Sliver of Dusk, Modern Labradorite and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Neetu Barathi
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Stylized Axolotl, Sterling Silver Axolotl Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 22.5"
Angel Ortiz
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Hope and Peace, Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala
Length: 14"
Jorge Lopez
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Satin Moon, Hand Made Brushed Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Sarote Lochotinunt
$79.99 Wholesale$79.99 -
Simply Passion, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with 13-Carat Ruby Gems
Alok Jain
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Simply Scintillating, Rose Quartz and Sterling Silver Modern Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
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Essence of Time, Peruvian Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Lapis Lazuli
Length: 18"
Tiberio Gonzales
$526.49 Wholesale$584.99$526.49 -
Future Chic, Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Necklace
Length: 18.25"
Sarote Lochotinunt
$147.99 Wholesale$147.99 -
Winter Song, Unique Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Length: 17.75"
Jantana
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Being Bold, Handmade Modern Fine Silver & Sterling Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$278.99 Wholesale$309.99$278.99 -
Night's Edge, Obsidian Pendant Necklace in Taxco Silver from Mexico
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
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Loving Elephants, Unique Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 1" x 0.8" W
Jantana
$94.99 Wholesale$94.99 -
Drop of Sunshine, Carnelian Drop of Sunshine Pendant on a 925 Silver Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
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Paths of Vitality, Modern Round Natural Bright Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Carolina Quiroa
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Pyramid of Friendship, Modern Sterling Silver and Natural Turquoise Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
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Exquisite Clover, Clover-Themed Minimalist Titanium Silver Pendant Necklace
Diana Solis
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Magical Moons, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Necklace Thai Jewelry
Length: 18.25"
Sarote Lochotinunt
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Lagoon Diamond, Minimalist-Inspired Natural Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Alon Diller
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Secrets of the Heart, Minimalist Heart-Themed Silver and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Jantana
$69.99 Wholesale$69.99 -
Vine, Leaf Motif Agate Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 19.75"
Diana Solis
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Roots of Life, Openwork Minimalist Tree of Life-Themed Silver Necklace
Jantana
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Timeless Tree, Silver Necklace with Openwork Tree of Life-Themed Pendant
Jantana
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Ometeotl, Taxco Sterling Silver and Leather Pendant Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Mikelo
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Circled S, Initial Pendant Necklace Made with 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 17.75"
Carolina Quiroa
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
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Abstract Friends, Abstract Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Pichaya
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Pink Dimensions, Avant Garde-Themed 1-Carat Ruby and Quartz Pendant Necklace
Neetu Barathi
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Plum Glow, Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Hema
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Puzzle Heart, Jigsaw Puzzle Heart-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Jantana
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Charmed Realm, Avant-Garde Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
Wonderful Windflower, Windflower Anemone Floral Titanium Silver Pendant Necklace
Diana Solis
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Starry Hibiscus, Hibiscus Flower Star-Themed Titanium Silver Pendant Necklace
Diana Solis
$104.99 Wholesale$104.99 -
Rippling Leaf, Leaf-Shaped Sterling Silver and Copper Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Guillermo Arregui
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Curvy Beauty, 950 Silver Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
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Into Infinity, Brushed Gold Vermeil Necklace with Infinity Symbols
Length: 18"
Jantana
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99 -
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Silver Flare, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver and Garnet Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
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Green Petal, Modern Petal-Themed Light Green Jade Silver Pendant Necklace
Nicte Migliozzi
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Sublime Caprice, 58-Carat Round Ruby Pendant Necklace in a Checkerboard Cut
Neetu Barathi
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Contemporary Leaf, Modern Leaf-Themed Taxco Silver and Copper Pendant Necklace
Guillermo Arregui
$77.99 Wholesale$77.99 -
Circled J, Initial Pendant Necklace Made with 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 17.75"
Carolina Quiroa
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Light of The Andes, Natural Blue Sodalite Bead and Rose Cultured Pearl Necklace
Sandra and Lily
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Spark of Blue, Turquoise and Taxco 950 Silver Artisan Crafted Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
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Chrysanthemum Chic, Titanium Silver Floral Necklace with Chrysanthemum Pendant
Diana Solis
$117.99 Wholesale$117.99 -
Cosmic Enchantment, 18k Gold-Accented Modern Round Pendant Necklace from Bali
Made Suyana
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Midnight Passion, Artisan-Made Black Onyx and Hematite Heart Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
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Modern Enchantment, Modern Amethyst and Tourmaline Necklace from Thailand
Length: 18.5"
Jantana
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Hammered Gold, Modern Diamond-Shaped 18k Gold-Plated Pedant Necklace
Marina Guzman
$109.99 Wholesale$109.99 -
Taxco Dawn, Taxco Silver Pendant Necklace with Peridot
Length: 17.75"
Alon Diller
$324.99 Wholesale$324.99 -
Heart for Love, Handmade Rose Quartz and Hematite Heart Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Timeless Liaisons, Fair Trade Modern Polished 18k Gold-Plated Pendant Necklace
Adriana de Gadea
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Calla Lily Glam, Minimalist Calla Lily Titanium and Silver Pendant Necklace
Diana Solis
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99 -
Dazzling Water Lily, Water Lily-Inspired Modern Titanium Silver Pendant Necklace
Diana Solis
$114.99 Wholesale$114.99 -
Flowing Grace, Polished Semi-Abstract Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ezequiel Tapia
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Filaments, Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Size: 15.75" Inner Circ.
Ezequiel Tapia
$119.99 Wholesale$119.99 -
Lanna Links, Extra Long 950 Silver Hammered Link Necklace
Length: 35"
Pakaon Sojintarit
$197.99 Wholesale$197.99 -
Taurus Moon, Taxco Sterling Silver Taurus Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 14.75"
Mikelo
$154.99 Wholesale$154.99 -
Aztec Eye, Men's Aztec Eye Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Taxco
Length: 22"
Angel Ortiz
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Andean Breeze, Sterling Silver Necklace with Square Opal Pendant from Peru
Sandra and Lily
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Gift Set | Mythical India, Curated Gift Set with Necklace Earrings Bracelet from India
$431.97$479.97$431.97
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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
Lisa
Mar 18, 2022
Bought this for myself
I bought this necklace for myself after buying another necklace from this artist for my daughter. High quality, beautiful jade & etching.
Carol
Feb 13, 2019
quality jewelry
beautifully crafted, true gem color...perfection on a silver chain! Expect longer delivery time if you order, but arrived on date promised.
Joanne
Aug 26, 2024
Absolutely Beautiful ??
I've been looking for a piece like this for some time. The picture doesn't do it justice, it's a perfect size and both the stone and silver are so very shiny. So happy with my purchase. Very talented! Thank You ??
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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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