Necklaces
Early 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Coral
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artist Necklaces
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s Necklaces
Black Diamond
1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Necklaces
White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Gold-filled
1960s Japanese Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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