Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Sapphire, Bl...
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
1930s European Medieval Vintage Necklaces
2010s Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s British Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Agate, Silver
19th Century Spanish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emeral...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Silver
1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
16th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Jasper, Multi-gemstone, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 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.