Necklaces
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Blue Top...
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine
2010s Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise, Aquamarine
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Quartz...
2010s Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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