Necklaces
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Copper
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1860s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Labradorite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
1930s Portuguese Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
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.