Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium,...
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1920s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tanzanite, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, D...
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rh...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Other
20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Silver
1990s German Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Mixed Me...
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Italian Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Spanish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
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.