Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Mixed...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Necklaces
Tsavorite, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.