Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1830s George IV Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
1750s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Native American Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s George IV Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1710s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Coral
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
1790s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British George III Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, 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.