Necklaces
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Steel
Early 1800s American Post-War Antique Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Steel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Tanzanite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz, Steel
2010s North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Crystal, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
2010s North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s English Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
1950s British Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.