Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
22k Gold
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1920s Danish Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
1920s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
2010s British Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Post-War Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Necklaces
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Necklaces
18k Gold
1840s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1980s American Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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.