Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chilean Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Rwandan Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Necklaces
Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, ...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Fluorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
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.