Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Larimar, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Early 2000s French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1960s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
1960s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Necklaces
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.