Necklaces
1990s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Silver
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Topaz, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1970s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Coral, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Art Deco Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Brass
1960s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Art Deco Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.