Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Black Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold Plate
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Japanese Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s North American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century French Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, Agate, 14k ...
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Silver
1990s American Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
1940s Indian Artist Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Pearl
2010s French Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
20th Century Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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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