Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1640s Italian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s British Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s Unknown Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s Mexican Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Baroque Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.