Necklaces
1950s Chinese Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century English Victorian Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 1...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Irish Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.