Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Danish Necklaces
Kunzite, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Coral, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
2010s Lebanese Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Go...
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.
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