Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Mexican Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century German Necklaces
20th Century Mexican Modernist Necklaces
Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Necklaces
Silver
1860s Modern Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Mixed Metal
20th Century New Zealand Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Romantic Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Malagasy Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Late Victorian Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 17th Century African Artisan Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s African Modernist Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, 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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