Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1990s Spanish Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k...
1970s European Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Ioli...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Indian Artist Vintage Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Black Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tour...
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Artisan Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s German Jugendstil Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Japanese Vintage Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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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Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.