Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1910s American Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1880s Swedish Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Necklaces
Jade, Malachite, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s English Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate
1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Dominican Artisan Necklaces
Larimar, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Thai Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1850s American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
1880s French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Mexican Vintage Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century British Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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