Necklaces
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethys...
2010s Peruvian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise
1980s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Amber
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Spanish Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1920s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s North American Modern Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.