Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate...
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...
1960s Botswanan Aesthetic Movement Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethy...
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Iolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Other
1880s Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Citrine, Zircon, Topaz, Spinel, Peridot, ...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, 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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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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[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
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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.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.