Necklaces
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1810s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Coral
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1860s British George V Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Romantic Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Australian Romantic Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Bronze
1790s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
1830s George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Bronze
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
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s French Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Crystal, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
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.