Necklaces
1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Kunzite, Silver
2010s Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Quartz, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diam...
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Onyx, Bronze, Rhodium, Palladium
20th Century Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s European George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s French Revival Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s American Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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