Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gol...
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling ...
1990s American Retro Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, 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.