Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1960s American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
20th Century French Necklaces
Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, ...
2010s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k...
2010s Swiss Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Go...
Mid-20th Century Asian Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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