Necklaces
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise, Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, Apatite, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Late 20th Century Modernist Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
2010s American Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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