Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Necklaces
Turquoise, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Gold-filled
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1920s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 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.
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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