Necklaces
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1620s Spanish Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Marcasite
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl
1860s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Brass
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
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.