Necklaces
Late 20th Century Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
2010s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.