Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Native American Antique Necklaces
Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s British Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
1920s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
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.