Necklaces
2010s American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink ...
Late 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Necklaces
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Necklaces
Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Necklaces
Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Revival Necklaces
Agate, Base Metal
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, 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...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
2010s German Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow...
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gol...
16th Century Medieval Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
22k Gold
1970s Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Other
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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.