Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
16th Century Italian Artist Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Artist Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artist Necklaces
Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artist Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Necklaces
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Malachite, Vermeil
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Amber, Gold Plate
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amber, Vermeil
Early 2000s Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Bronze
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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.