Necklaces
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel, Gold Plate
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Scottish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
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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.