Necklaces
Late 20th Century Persian Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
2010s American Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Platinum...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Amethyst, Amber, Agate, Sterling ...
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...
1990s American Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
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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