Necklaces
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Regency Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces
Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Dutch Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1850s European Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century European Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany Necklaces on 1stDibs
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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