Skip to main content

Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

12
to
330
2,146
1,030
3,342
1,699
1,062
753
389
358
328
282
97
89
5
2
2
2
1
257
246
157
147
123
Sort By
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vendome Baroque "Pearl" and Blue Crystal Necklace, Costume Jewelry
By Vendome
Located in Stamford, CT
Three strand graduated necklace of faux baroque pearls and pale blue cut crystal beads. Shortest
Category

1950s American Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Laughing Buddha Crystal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Hand crafted Natural White Crystal Laughing Buddha Pendant, set in 14k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Hobé Beaded Necklace with Aurora Borealis Swarovski Crystals, circa 1960, Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
brands for vintage costume jewelry, with their beaded necklaces being one of their most sought after
Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst Rock Crystal Necklace, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amethyst and Rock Crystal Necklace. Created in Fine Amethyst Necklace with yellow gold lock
Category

1960s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

HOBE c.1960's Gold Diamond Crystal Tassels Pendant Rope Chain Necklace Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Hobe crystal geometric statement pendant with gold-tone chain tassels and rope
Category

1960s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Agate Faux Pearl Crystal Stainless Steel Sautoir Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
; crystals: 11.5mm and pearls: 8.5mm each; approx. length of Necklace: 52 inches; can be worn very long
Category

1990s Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Boucheron Necklace Rock Crystal Diamond 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning three-strand necklace with a bow in the center made of carved rock crystal, diamonds and
Category

1960s French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VINTAGE 1950s CRYSTAL WATERFALL NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous crystal waterfall necklace was crafted from fine Czech crystal in 1950s. The crystals
Category

1950s Victorian Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Robert Goossens rock crystal necklace of large round fractured rock crystal beads with a focal
Category

1980s French Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
Robert Goossens Rock Crystal Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.75 in L 19 in
Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Deco-style crystal necklace featuring carved dropped center section on a strand of frosted crystal
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Free Shipping
H 1.5 in W 0.5 in L 31 in
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace, A large necklace consisting of black enamel links attaching to
Category

1970s American Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

BALENCIAGA gilt necklace with glass crystals
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unusual, organic link gilt necklace with clear glass crystals from Balenciaga dating to the
Category

1980s French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace, 18k, Circa 1990
Category

1990s Italian Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace
Bvlgari Onyx and Crystal Long Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.63 in L 44 in
1970s Crystal Ribbed Goldtone Beaded Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ribbed crystal and goldtone beaded necklace with gold-plated clasp, circa 1970. Light scratches and
Category

1970s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

1970s Crystal Ribbed Goldtone Beaded Necklace
1970s Crystal Ribbed Goldtone Beaded Necklace
Free Shipping
H 0.63 in W 0.63 in L 21.5 in
Red Carpet Crystal Tennis Necklace with Pear Shaped Crystal Drops
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Flexible crystal necklace with nine dangling pear-shaped crystals mounted in white metal. No
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Red Carpet Crystal Tennis Necklace with Pear Shaped Crystal Drops
Red Carpet Crystal Tennis Necklace with Pear Shaped Crystal Drops
Free Shipping
W 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 15.75 in
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace Se with round & square cut diamonds, Round Diamond
Category

1970s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold

Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique artisan French byzantine-style silver-tone metal pendant necklace featuring a twisted rope
Category

Late 20th Century French Byzantine Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Free Shipping
H 7.25 in L 5.25 in
French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Art Deco faceted crystal multi rondelle and bead necklace. The necklace strung on
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

 French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
 French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.5 in L 15 in
Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Necklace Finland 1974 Rock Crystal 925 Sterling Silver. Maker Stamp A/K Chain 69cm
Category

1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

1990s Silver Crystal Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
varying geometric shapes these crystals take, making it a piece of jewelry that's impossible to ignore
Category

1990s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

1990s Silver Crystal Necklace
1990s Silver Crystal Necklace
Free Shipping
L 18 in
Vintage Opal and Crystal Necklace, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful opal and Crystal string necklace dates back to the 1950s. It features a total of 27
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Kramer Necklace Brooch & Earrings Red Crystal Set
By Kramer of New York
Located in Romford, GB
A Rare and Vintage Mid Century Kramer Of New York Red Parure Necklace Earrings Brooch. This is a
Category

1950s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Chopard Pendant Necklace Jewelry Pendant Necklaces Happy Diamonds W
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
white gold (18 carats). between 2 sapphire crystals. 3 mobile brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately
Category

20th Century French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Boucheron Crystal Onyx Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous necklace by BOUCHERON is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with crystal, onyx and round
Category

1960s French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Crystal Sterling Silver Wave Bib Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Red carpet style tassel bib necklace made up of various length lines that each have three prong set
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Crystal Sterling Silver Wave Bib Statement Necklace
Crystal Sterling Silver Wave Bib Statement Necklace
Free Shipping
H 0.12 in W 1.18 in L 16.5 in
Austrian Beveled Cut Crystals Tiered Bib Necklace Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning versatile vintage tiered bib necklace has layers of Austrian bevel cut crystals
Category

1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Swarovski Vintage 1980's Crystal & Sterling Silver Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in London, GB
Swarovski Vintage 1980's Crystal & Sterling Silver Necklace Six, crystal layered rings with dangle
Category

1980s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Multi Color Sapphire Crystal Gold Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bvlgari choker necklace in 18k gold, with carved crystal beads and multi color vibrant
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, Gold

Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Schreiner long tapered three sided triangular pendant necklace in blackened metal. Each
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
Free Shipping
H 3.07 in W 1.25 in L 26.5 in
1980s Gold & Crystal Ivy Leaf Pendant Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A lovely ivy leaf statement necklace from the 1980s. Unsigned yet well designed and crafted. The
Category

1980s American Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1980s Gold & Crystal Ivy Leaf Pendant Statement Necklace
1980s Gold & Crystal Ivy Leaf Pendant Statement Necklace
Free Shipping
W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 21 in
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Arrow Triangle Pendant
Category

1980s French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Vendome Aurora Crystal Beaded Necklace
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vendome Aurora Crystal Beaded Necklace from the 1950's. Vari shaped faceted topaz aurora beads are
Category

1950s American Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rock Crystal Mermaid Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed rock crystal & diamond Mermaid pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Betty Cooke Sterling Necklace with Geode Crystal Ball
By Betty Cooke
Located in Darnestown, MD
a prong set crystal geode ball measuring 1 3/4" in diameter. The necklace is 19 1/2" in length and
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Geode, Sterling Silver

Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning and spectacular Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace necklace is definitely one
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Bohemian Gilt Metal Carved Crystal Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Bohemian shabby chic necklace is stunning. Te font section is large carved crystal beads with
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Long Bohemian Gilt Metal Carved Crystal Bead Necklace
Long Bohemian Gilt Metal Carved Crystal Bead Necklace
Free Shipping
W 0.82 in D 0.82 in L 36 in
Boucheron Rock Crystal Necklace 18 karat yellow gold
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Timeless elegance! Classic Rock Crystal necklace made by Boucheron Paris. Twisted corrugated Rock
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Marbled Violet Dangling Crystal Flower Necklace, Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Retro floral necklace, featuring golden flower motifs accented with dangling violet crystals. Gold
Category

1970s American Retro Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Ciner Swarovski Necklace Crystal Encrusted Gold tone 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Encrusted with Swarovski Crystals. This is a New old stock Ciner Necklace. Measuring
Category

1990s American Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Iradj Moini Gemstone Crystal Necklace and Earring Set
By Iradj Moini
Located in Stamford, CT
Iradj Moini six large pale yellow gemstones, Swarovsky rhinestones, topaz stones necklace and
Category

1990s American Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Vintage St John Crystal Collar Necklace, circa 1990s
By St. John
Located in New York, NY
Vintage St John Crystal Collar Necklace Circa 1990s. A classic necklace collar with baguettes that
Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage St John Crystal Collar Necklace, circa 1990s
Vintage St John Crystal Collar Necklace, circa 1990s
Free Shipping
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16.5 in
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace which can be worn in different ways. Blue aurora crystals
Category

1950s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace
Unusual Vendome Aurora Crystal Necklace
Free Shipping
W 1.25 in L 28 in
1960s Crystal & Rhinestone Bib Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Accessorize with some sparkle with this incredible 1960s rhinestone bib necklace! Rows of
Category

1960s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Bulgari 18k Gold, Rock Crystal, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a frosted carved rock crystal, bezel-set with a heart-shaped diamond, accented with two
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Silver 925 Rock Crystal Finland Mirjam Salminen Kaunis Koru Necklace
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Rock Crystal Finland Mirjam Salminen Kaunis Koru Necklace Lahti Finland 1974 Manufactured by
Category

20th Century Finnish Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

LB Retro Style 60’s Crystal Brooch French glass Venetian glass Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Retro style 60’s Brooch pendant, handmade, one of a kind, necklace. A
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal

Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace Embrace timeless elegance with our
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Marcasite, Silver

Napier Chain and Crystal Pendant Link Necklace Vintage
By Napier
Located in North Miami, FL
of white crystal. All the shapes are different. This necklace is timeless and modern. It is so in
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Daniel Swarovski Necklace Crystal Runway Silver Snake Chain 1990s
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Crystal 40 mm x 27.5 mm x 7.3 mm Approximately 70 Carats, front and Center with 6 individual chains on
Category

1990s Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Chocker Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful chocker necklace mounted with 5 strand of rock
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Miriam Haskell crystal pendant necklace in the Art Deco taste of vari shaped hand cut
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Lalaounis Ruby Cabochon and Rock Crystal 18k Gold Necklace & Earclips
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis necklace featuring four frosted rock crystal plaques within decorative gold frames
Category

1970s Greek Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold

Maison Goossens for Chanel Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Goossens for Chanel Rare hand made pendant necklace consisting of a polished shard of Rock
Category

1990s French Artisan Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate

Large Swarovski Pavé Crystal Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace - Signed
By Swarovski
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retired Swarovski crystal pavé puffy heart necklace with beautiful large puffy heart pendant with
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Large Swarovski Pavé Crystal Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace - Signed
Large Swarovski Pavé Crystal Puffy Heart Pendant Necklace - Signed
Free Shipping
H 1.7 in W 1.35 in D 0.46 in L 33 in
Goossens for YSL Gunmetal Wrapped Rock Crystal Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully massive and collectible Yves Saint Laurent collar by Robert Goossens of rock crystal
Category

1980s French Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Diamond Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Link Chain Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original handmade diamond platinum and 14K white gold carved crystal necklace, circa 1950's. The
Category

1950s European Retro Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage crystal jewelry necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage crystal jewelry necklaces bearing Modern or Retro hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Ilias Lalaounis, David Webb and Hobé Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 151 Rock Crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, bead and mixed cut vintage crystal jewelry necklaces for sale. Most of our vintage crystal jewelry necklaces for sale are for women, but there are 106 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Crystal Jewelry Necklaces?

Prices for vintage crystal jewelry necklaces start at $143 and top out at $558,088 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,800.

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.