Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Garnet, White ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Retro Necklaces
Jade, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Peridot, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s English Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold...
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Indian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Blue S...
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, C...
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Jade, Garnet, White Diamond, D...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Black Diamo...
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, 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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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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