Necklaces
1990s German Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Garnet, South Sea Pearl
20th Century Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
2010s Zambian Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
1990s Austrian Baroque Necklaces
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1990s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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.