Necklaces
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Baroque Revival Necklaces
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
2010s Polynesian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Russian Revival Necklaces
Silver, Vermeil
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
1930s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Spanish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
1980s Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.