Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary English Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Retro Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
20th Century Necklaces
1990s British Modern Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
2010s French Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Art Deco Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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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