Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s African Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s European Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amber
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Morganite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Apatite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose 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.