Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 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, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Silver
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Jade
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Crystal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Malachite, Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
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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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.