Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces
Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Other
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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.