Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s French Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jasper, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German High Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Rococo Vintage Necklaces
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k 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.