Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Modern Necklaces
1980s North American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Turkish Art Deco Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.