Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Brass, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, Black Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Apatite, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Jasper, Mixed Metal
1990s Italian Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Vermeil
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.