Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Opal, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Garnet, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
2010s American Egyptian Revival Necklaces
Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s French Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
2010s Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz
1960s Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Citrine, Labr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Necklaces
Pearl, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Early 1800s Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, Marcasite, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Necklaces
Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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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