Necklaces
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire
2010s Dutch Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Antarctican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Zircon
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Antarctican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Antarctican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Antarctican Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.