Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Russian Vintage Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Necklaces
Vermeil
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Chinese Necklaces
Jade
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Rhodolite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Necklaces
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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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