Necklaces
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s French Romantic Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s French Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Crystal, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
1990s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Bronze, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
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
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1640s Italian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Romantic Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Romantic Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.