Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Austrian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
22k Gold
1970s American Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Austrian Baroque Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
1870s English Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Necklaces
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
2010s Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Greek Revival Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Enamel
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s European Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
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.