Necklaces
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Qatari Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Asian Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Asian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1990s American Baroque Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
24k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1940s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1980s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
2010s Australian Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.