Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite
1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Garnet, Coral, Citrine...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Modern Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby, Quartz, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Citrine, A...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Druzy, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Malachite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose 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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