Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century British Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise
1970s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Zircon, Silver
1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s Israeli Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Necklaces
Fluorite, Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Israeli Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite, Turquoise
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Necklaces
Other
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Israeli Artisan Necklaces
Coral
1970s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
2010s Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique 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.