Necklaces
1980s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Necklaces
Gold
20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s North American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s North American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern 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.