Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamo...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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.