Necklaces
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, White Di...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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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.