Victorian Lariat
Antique 1890s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Opaline Glass
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Other
Antique 19th Century More Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
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2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
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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.