Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Laz...
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Persian Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century European Necklaces
Aquamarine
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Turquoise, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Gol...
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Diamond, Aquamarine...
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
2010s American Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Necklaces
Citrine, Jade, Turquoise
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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