Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Kunzite, Pearl
Late 20th Century British Romantic Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Australian Romantic Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Bronze
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
1970s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Bronze
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond
2010s French Romantic Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
1990s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
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.