Necklaces
1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Retro Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Tsavorite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.