Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil
1880s British Revival Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1980s Dutch Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silve...
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Indian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Revival Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1990s French Revival Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Russian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blu...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.