Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
17th Century French Baroque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Revival Necklaces
Agate, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1840s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Baroque Necklaces
1980s German Baroque Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
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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.