Necklaces
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
2010s Necklaces
Opal, Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Chinese Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Fire Opal, Tsavorite, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Black Opal, Tsavorite, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Opal, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Opal, Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Japanese Artist Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 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.
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