Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Platinum
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century American Retro Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s North American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Platinum
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.