Necklaces
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s European Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romanian Artisan Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Burmese Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Brass
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.