Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold
2010s English Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.