Necklaces
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
20th Century Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gol...
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s European Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
1980s Finnish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, B...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topa...
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1820s Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 22k 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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