Necklaces
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
1860s British Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
19th Century British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1970s French Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1930s German Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Rose Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber
19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century German Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Necklaces
Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1880s British Revival Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Revival Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Revival Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Dutch Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
1970s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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.