Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Other, Other
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Scottish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling 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.