Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Sterling...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Classical Roman Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald, Gold, ...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Go...
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Tur...
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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