Necklaces
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1950s Swiss Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
2010s American Post-War Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
1980s French Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1780s English George II Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s German Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
1840s American Georgian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s German Georgian Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1820s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1790s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1770s George III Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Early 1800s American Georgian Antique Necklaces
Gold
1960s American Post-War Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1770s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
1740s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
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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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.