Necklaces
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
20th Century Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Emirian Classical Greek Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Necklaces
Topaz, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Stainless St...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Tanzanite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow ...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Pla...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Eme...
2010s Uruguayan Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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.
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