Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Swedish Retro Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Marcasite, Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Retro Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k 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.