Necklaces
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
1790s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1870s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Other, Other
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Silver
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.