Necklaces
2010s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Pearl, Gold-filled
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
1950s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Bronze
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Romantic Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Silver, Gold-filled
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.