Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling S...
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Hematite, Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, T...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Go...
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s English Antique Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 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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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.