Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Apatite, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Quartz
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Morganite, Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Opal
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
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.