Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Garnet, South Sea Pearl
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1850s English George V Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Austrian Baroque Necklaces
Rose Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Silver
1990s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century European Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
2010s Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Enamel
2010s Asian Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Qatari Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1820s European George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
17th Century Asian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.