Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1860s British High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 1...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, T...
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
1890s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Turquoise, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
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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