Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Go...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Quartz
2010s Greek Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Black Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Quartz, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
1930s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
2010s Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Green...
2010s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Peridot, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Quartz, Beryl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
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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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
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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.