Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Silver
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Quartz
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s French Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Apatite, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli
2010s French Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
1990s Italian Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Onyx, Peridot
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.