Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Brass, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl...
Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
1970s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1970s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
1980s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1880s Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s North American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Garnet, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
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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.