Necklaces
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century European Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1830s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pinchbeck
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Victorian Necklaces
Brass
Late 18th Century Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.