Necklaces
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Silver
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
2010s Asian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Romantic Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Silver
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Silver
2010s European Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 10k Gold
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1990s French Romantic Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Base Metal
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s British Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1860s British George V Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1810s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.