Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jasper, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Jade
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Artist Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Coral, Enamel, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Titanium
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1820s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Labradorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Amber, Citrine, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Necklaces
20th Century American Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Citrine, Coral, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Agate, Bronze
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k 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.