Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Brass
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Turquoise, Copper, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s German Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Tsavorite, Coral
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver
2010s British Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Palladium
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gold
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Jasper, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Vermeil
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Italian High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s European Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gol...
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral
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.
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