Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1640s Italian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Ruby, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ru...
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Jacobean Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Belle Époque Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 24k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1850s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
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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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.