Necklaces
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Charoite, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
20th Century Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Charoite, Silver
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Israeli Artisan Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1980s Chinese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
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.