Necklaces
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Malachite, Crystal, Silver
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.