Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Other, Moonstone, Multi-...
2010s Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1970s Japanese Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...
2010s Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Pall...
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Go...
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Sou...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Modernist Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
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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