Necklaces
1990s American Modern Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Modern Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, T...
2010s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Brass
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.