Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century High Victorian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k 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.