Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
Early 1900s Oceanic Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Hungarian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Necklaces
Coral, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
1970s English Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Jade, Rose Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Silver
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Silver
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.