Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s African Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, St...
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Morganite, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
1980s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Chinese Artist Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Congolese Modern Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s American Artist Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Tourmaline
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1980s North American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k 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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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
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