Necklaces
2010s Swedish Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Bronze, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Labradorite, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Spinel, Bronze, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass,...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Silver, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass,...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Labradorite, Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Labradorite, Opal, Pearl
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.