Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Artist Necklaces
Jade, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k 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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