Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rubelite, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold...
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
Early 1900s Italian Retro Antique Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Polish Retro Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
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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.