Necklaces
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Russian Necklaces
Amber
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Sil...
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Spanish Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Hematite, Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, 22k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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