Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s English Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Congolese Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White 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.