Necklaces
1930s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Rose Gold
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Modern Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Necklaces
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century British Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.
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