New in Necklaces
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique New in Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary New in Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary New in Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Mexican Contemporary New in Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Mixed Metal
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage New in Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern New in Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern New in Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian New in Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary New in Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Artisan New in Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1890s European Belle Époque Antique New in Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 22k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1880s Antique New in Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique New in Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique New in Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French New in Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
1960s Canadian Modern Vintage New in Necklaces
1920s American Vintage New in Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French New in Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian New in Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique New in Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique New in Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist New in Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European George IV Antique New in Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian New in Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan New in Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage New in Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French New in Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s Tibetan Artisan New in Necklaces
Brass
1980s Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage New in Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Asian New in Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan New in Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage New in Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary New in Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Antique New in Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Artist New in Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Enamel
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Garnet, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern New in Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique New in Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan New in Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan New in Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian New in Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
20th Century American Native American New in Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French New in Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s Chinese Artisan New in Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American New in Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern New in Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Artisan New in Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco New in Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan New in Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s New in Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French New in Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique New in Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century New in Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Italian New in Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco New in Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary New in Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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