Necklaces
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Vermeil
1840s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
1870s French Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver Plate
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century High Victorian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, 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.