Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Taiwanese Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Indicolite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Necklaces
Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Amazonite
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Fire Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century German Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Irish Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Necklaces
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k 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.