Necklaces
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
1870s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
20th Century Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k ...
2010s Singaporean Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Peridot, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 17th Century Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k ...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Necklaces
Quartz, Crystal, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal...
2010s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Rhodolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamon...
2010s Uruguayan Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Go...
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 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.
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