Necklaces
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s French Early Victorian Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal
Early 2000s Balinese Modern Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Early Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Citrine, Brass, ...
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Brass, Palladium, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s French Early Victorian Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver,...
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, St...
2010s French Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Italian Victorian Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Iolite, Emerald, White D...
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Early Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Quartz, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.