Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1950s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1810s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Silver, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k 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.