Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rubelite, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
1910s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.