Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Necklaces
Aventurine, Silver, Enamel
2010s European Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Necklaces
20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Enamel
20th Century Russian Modern Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Platinum
20th Century Swiss Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Russian Modern Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Artist Vintage Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Necklaces
Opal, Silver
2010s Italian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Silver Plate
1890s Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
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