Necklaces
1990s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Necklaces
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
Early 2000s Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver, Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Necklaces
Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling 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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.