Necklaces
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
17th Century French Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century European Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1990s French Renaissance Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Baroque Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
2010s European Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1930s American Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
1940s European Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Renaissance Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1960s Italian Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s French Baroque Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Baroque Necklaces
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
17th Century European Baroque Antique Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Silver
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k...
2010s American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.