Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Pinchbeck
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Renaissance Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold, 9k 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.