Necklaces
19th Century German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blu...
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
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
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
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, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1820s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1810s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1810s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1790s British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold
1780s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k G...
1970s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1930s American Georgian Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1810s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, White 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.