Necklaces
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Chrysophrase, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1790s British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
1830s French Romantic Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold-filled
1810s German George III Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1940s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1930s American Georgian Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
1810s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1980s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1850s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
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.