Necklaces
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose ...
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Japanese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Rhodocrosite, Jasper, Ruby, Opal, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gol...
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethy...
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Danish Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Quartz...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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