Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate...
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Necklaces
Emerald
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1920s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Gold Plate, Vermeil, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Necklaces
Apatite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Brass
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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