Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
2010s European Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Retro Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli
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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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