Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1990s French Necklaces
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
1960s Canadian Modern Vintage Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Late 18th Century French Antique Necklaces
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Vintage Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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.
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