Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1990s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow 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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