Necklaces
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Russian Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold
Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
1910s Swedish Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Czech Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.