Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Topaz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Silver
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Necklaces
2010s French Modern Necklaces
2010s Irish Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s North American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
2010s Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White 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.