Necklaces
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Mid-20th Century Italian Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Israeli Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Necklaces
Iolite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
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