Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
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Gilt Metal
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1960s Vintage Necklaces
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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
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Gilt Metal
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Crystal
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Base Metal
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Necklaces
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Gilt Metal
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Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
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Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
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Enamel
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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1990s French Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Base Metal
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22k Gold, Gilt Metal
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
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Base Metal
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Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl
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2010s French Necklaces
Other
20th Century Italian Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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Shop Antique, New and Vintage 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.
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.