Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
Early 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.