Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
1920s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Late 19th Century French Retro Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Peridot, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
10k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Quartz, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 1...
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Peridot, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Pla...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 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.