Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
1820s European George IV Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1780s English George II Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
1840s American Georgian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
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.