Necklaces
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Bronze
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
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Labradorite, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s French Byzantine Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
19th Century French Romantic Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Romantic Necklaces
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Byzantine Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
18k 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.