Necklaces
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Peruvian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, White Gold, ...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Rhodolite, Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Steel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White 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.