Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1930s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Brass
20th Century Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1990s Italian Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
20th Century Mexican Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gold-filled, White Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1780s French George III Antique Necklaces
Silver
2010s Chinese Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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