Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Other
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Ruby
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, Druzy
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Jasper
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Jasper
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Quartz
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Druzy
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
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.