Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s German Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...
20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, ...
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, S...
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Post-War Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 22k 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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