Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, Silver
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Thai Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White 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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