Necklaces
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Quartz
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Ruby, Gold Plate
20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
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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.