Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s German Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Deco Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire
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.