Necklaces
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sou...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Fluorite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavo...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Freshwater ...
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k 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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