Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
1860s Modern Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Crystal
1990s American Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.