Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Italian Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
Early 2000s Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Necklaces
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black ...
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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.