Necklaces
20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Moonstone, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s English Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Chinese Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Vermeil
2010s Ethiopian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s European Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 1...
2010s Colombian Victorian Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White 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.
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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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