Necklaces
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Fre...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, ...
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Aquamarine, Sterling Silve...
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.