Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Malachite, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Ster...
2010s French Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Garnet, Malachite, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
1990s French Modern Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14...
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Malachite, Crystal, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Blue Top...
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Austrian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14...
1870s English Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.