Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Modern Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Rubelite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k 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.