Necklaces
1890s High Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Copper
2010s African Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1840s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s English High Victorian Antique Necklaces
10k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1870s French Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.