Necklaces
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Carnelian
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Peridot, Black Diamond, W...
2010s African Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver
1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1980s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
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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.