Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s British Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Modern Necklaces
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1830s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pinchbeck
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
19th Century English Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s French Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
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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