Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Charoite, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Morganite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Hematite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Larimar, 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.