Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emeral...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Rock Crystal
2010s Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s German Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.