Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 22k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s English Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.