Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pyrite, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Apatite, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Citrine, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver Plate
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, 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.