Necklaces
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rococo Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Romantic Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Bronze, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Rococo Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Rococo Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Black Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold-filled
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.