Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Gold-filled
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bolivian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, Diamond, White...
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.