Necklaces
1820s British George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
Early 19th Century Austrian George III Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
20th Century Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian George I Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Sapphire, Bl...
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1820s English George III Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Bronze
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Silver
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1860s British George V Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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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.