Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Go...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
1990s English Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s African Modernist Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century African Artisan Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow 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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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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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.