Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Necklaces
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Quartz, Silver
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
2010s British Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
2010s European Artisan Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
1990s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Malachite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Malachite, Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s British Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
1990s French Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Other
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
20th Century Retro Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Morganite, Opal, Tourmaline, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Necklaces
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.