Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Irish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Druzy, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Oceanic Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Iolite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s South American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Opal, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Opal, 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.