Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s Emirian Classical Greek Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Canadian Modernist Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1810s French George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, St...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, St...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Malachite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, 14k Go...
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s British Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Tanzanite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.