Necklaces
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Austrian Baroque Necklaces
Rose Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century European Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Unknown Renaissance Necklaces
Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
17th Century Asian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
24k Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Baroque Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
24k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
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.