Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Mul...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow 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.