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
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 British Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Crystal, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s German Art Nouveau Necklaces
Malachite, Crystal, Silver
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.