Necklaces
2010s Unknown Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Necklaces
1990s French Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Necklaces
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Silver Plate
Early 2000s French Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
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Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl
1980s European Vintage Necklaces
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Late 20th Century Necklaces
1990s French Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
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.