Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s American Regency Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Pearl
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
2010s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate
1860s British High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Silver, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
1960s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 10k Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...
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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