Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.