Necklaces
Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
18th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s French Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Dutch Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Italian Georgian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s European Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1780s English George II Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Romantic Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.