Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Silver
Mid-20th Century British Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Opa...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Kunzite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold, 18...
2010s Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Asian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1960s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 14k 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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