Necklaces
20th Century Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sap...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Nepalese Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Nepalese Artisan Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Austrian Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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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.