Necklaces
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Revival Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Revival Necklaces
Agate, Base Metal
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1830s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Necklaces
Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
22k Gold
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
1930s Russian Russian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1640s Italian Baroque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.