Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Late 20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Uruguayan Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, Blue Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold
2010s North American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet...
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow G...
19th Century Unknown Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Peridot, 22k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, ...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k 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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.