Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Swiss Necklaces
22k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Necklaces
Amber
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Rhodolite, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Pearl
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Sterling Silver
1880s Swedish Retro Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1880s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 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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