Necklaces
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Wh...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, W...
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chinese Retro Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum
20th Century Indian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, Whi...
1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century North American Retro Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
19th Century Retro Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Go...
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
1960s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s American Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Retro Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Retro Vintage Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Greek Retro Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amber
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Retro Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.