Necklaces
1930s English Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Chinese Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Si...
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1960s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1970s North American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
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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