Necklaces
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s American Native American Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1990s North American Native American Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Native American Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Base Metal
1940s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1640s Italian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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.