Necklaces
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Other
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gol...
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphir...
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Purple Sapphire, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1750s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 1800s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1770s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
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.