Necklaces
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, 18k Go...
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Enamel, Steel
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Necklaces
1860s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jasper, Gold-filled
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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.