Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, ...
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.