Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Opal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Malachite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.