Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Hematite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
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 American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Peridot, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 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.