Necklaces
2010s Modern Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Necklaces
Opal, 24k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 24k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s Hong Kong Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Whi...
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Rubelite...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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