Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 1...
2010s Burmese Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Artisan Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Rock Crystal, Tsavorite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Artisan Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Kunzite, Other, Aventurine, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Gold, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Zircon, Multi-gems...
1980s Japanese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Silver
1990s Unknown Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Necklaces
Tsavorite, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Morganite, Topaz, Brass, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmali...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k 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.