Necklaces
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s European Medieval Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Sapphire, Bl...
1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Brass
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1880s English Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Copper
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Jasper, Silver
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Agate, Silver
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Spanish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emeral...
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
16th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Jasper, Multi-gemstone, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Necklaces
2010s French Medieval Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Rubelite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Silver
1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.