Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, ...
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold,...
Early 2000s German Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Gold P...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Sa...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Spinel, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Rubelite...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Zircon, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Freshwater ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Quartz, Aquamarine, Citrine, Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...
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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.