Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Necklaces
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze
2010s Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Topaz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 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.