Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Kunzite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Other, Jasper, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Black Spinel, Spinel, Opal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Spinel, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Fire Agate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Jasper
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Moonstone, Garnet, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Kunzite, Onyx, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Apatite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Fluorite, Apatite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Other, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Kunzite, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Peridot, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Other, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.