Necklaces
Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s French Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
Silver
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
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1920s Dutch Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Necklaces
White Gold, Bronze, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Medieval Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
2010s Asian Medieval Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Go...
1950s French Medieval Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary North American Byzantine Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
2010s American Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Byzantine Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Medieval Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Medieval Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s Italian Byzantine Antique Necklaces
Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Romantic Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Necklaces
22k 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.