Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Necklaces
Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1940s African Vintage Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Antique Necklaces
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
17th Century French Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1940s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1660s Spanish British Colonial Antique Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Antique Necklaces
18th Century and Earlier European Contemporary Antique Necklaces
Discover a remarkable 18kt gold pendant featuring an original Roman silver coin dating back to 150 BC. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating depiction of the revered Goddes...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Black Diamond, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Necklaces
Emerald
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Antique Necklaces
Palladium
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
This exquisite pendant features an original Roman coin dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcasing Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Crafted from 18 Kt gold, it is a testament to the tim...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1940s North American Vintage Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
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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.
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This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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