Necklaces
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 2000s Mexican Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1990s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s French Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Other, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Baltic Art Deco Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1990s French Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century English Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Chinese Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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