Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...
20th Century East Asian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Retro Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Necklaces
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Modern Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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