Necklaces
Early 1900s Italian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Garnet, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Retro Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Am...
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other
2010s Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Garnet, Malachite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, White Dia...
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Opal,...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
1990s American Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Garnet, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Coral, Silver
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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