Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces
Silver
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1980s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Rose Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Retro Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.