Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Coral
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Malagasy Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby
1990s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Necklaces
Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s American Modern Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.