Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s German Retro Vintage Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine
2010s German Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Enamel, Platinum, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Garnet, Labradorite, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Apatite, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yello...
1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Vermeil
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k 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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