Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Silver
1990s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Opal, Garnet, Emerald...
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
1990s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Silver
1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1990s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gilt Metal
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.