Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Ste...
1990s French Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Native American Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Amethyst
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 1...
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 1...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 22k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Coral
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
2010s Japanese Romantic Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
1810s French George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
1990s Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Gold Plate
1990s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Quartz, Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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