Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century German Necklaces
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Danish Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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