Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Amazonite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Brass
2010s Tibetan Artisan Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Stainless Steel
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Tibetan Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Go...
1990s Turkish Byzantine Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Necklaces
Chalcedony, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Quartz
2010s Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
2010s American Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
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.