Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Mixed Metal
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1990s French Necklaces
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 1...
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1970s English Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Enamel
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Mixed Metal
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Baltic Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century English Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold,...
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
20th Century Necklaces
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Silver
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s North American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Native American Necklaces
Silver
1970s Revival Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s American Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Necklaces
1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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.
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