Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Dutch Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century and Earlier European Contemporary Antique Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Colombian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.