Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Modern Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Quartz
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.