Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Jasper, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Malachite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold,...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artist Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
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.