Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s French Early Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Si...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Emerald, Blu...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterl...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Labradorite, Quartz, Spinel, Silver, Brass
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
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.