Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Portuguese Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1930s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1920s Vintage Necklaces
1930s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Latvian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Shop Antique, New and Vintage 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.
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.
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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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