Necklaces
Early 2000s German Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
1970s German Modern Vintage Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gol...
2010s French Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
2010s European Medieval Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Hematite, Diamond, Citrine, Sterling Silve...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Y...
2010s European Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Go...
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pea...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pin...
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Iolite, Emerald, White D...
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Perido...
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.