Necklaces
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Aquamarine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Greek Greek Revival Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
1990s Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
1970s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
2010s American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Gothic Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Revival Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s American Baroque Revival Necklaces
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1860s British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
2010s Polynesian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Russian Revival Necklaces
Silver, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Necklaces
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal
1930s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Revival Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.