Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Central American Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Italian Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
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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