Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Mixed Me...
1990s Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Apatite
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 1...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Artist Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s British Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamo...
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Read More
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.