Lariat Necklace Tiffany
20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1970s Modern Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American More Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American More Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Rope Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Coats
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
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.