Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Necklaces
Charoite, Sterling Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
Silver
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Early 2000s American Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Tanzanite, Silver
2010s Indian Artisan Necklaces
Base Metal, Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
20th Century Swiss Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.