Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Retro Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s English Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Steel
1990s French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.