Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, D...
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Multi-gemstone
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Coral, Opal, Sterling Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Peridot, Fire Opal, Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Emerald,...
1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Australian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, B...
2010s Russian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k 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.
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