Necklaces
1920s American Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Necklaces
Coral, Carnelian, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Amazonite, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
18th Century European Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Onyx, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklaces
Malachite, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Chrysophrase,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Carnelian
1880s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Retro Necklaces
Carnelian
2010s Art Nouveau Necklaces
Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, Topaz, Peridot, Black Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, St...
Mid-20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 1800s Czech Georgian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Israeli Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Peridot, Rainbow Moonstone, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diam...
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Sterling 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.
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