Necklaces
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Tsavorite, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Rubelite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Greek Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
2010s German Artist Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s Chinese Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Jade
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Jade
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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