Necklaces
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian George III Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
1810s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces
1860s British George V Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1830s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Empire Vintage Necklaces
Vermeil
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
1780s British George III Antique Necklaces
15k Gold
2010s North American Empire Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
2010s North American Empire Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Necklaces
Gold
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
1830s George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Empire Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Empire Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
1820s George IV Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 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.