Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Silver
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Colombian Edwardian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.