Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Sapphire
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Onyx
2010s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
1980s Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
1990s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s American Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
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.