Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
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20th Century French Necklaces
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1990s French Necklaces
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Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold
1990s Necklaces
Early 2000s French Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
2010s French Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl
2010s French Modern Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Necklaces
Early 2000s French Necklaces
1990s French Necklaces
Late 20th Century Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
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Silver
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Silver
1990s French Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s French Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
1990s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
1990s French Contemporary Necklaces
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
1990s French Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
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.