Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
20th Century Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k G...
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, ...
1980s English Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Agate, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Apatite, Topaz, Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Garnet, Ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Rhodolite, Druzy, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Agate, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Necklaces
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Quartz, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, S...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond,...
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.
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A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.