Antique Black Necklace
Early 20th Century Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Antique Black Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze, Shakudo, Silver, Mixed Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Black Necklace
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Black Necklace
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Black Necklace
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Black Necklace
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Antique Black Necklace
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1830s French Romantic Antique Black Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Black Necklace
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Black Necklace
Mid-19th Century Contemporary Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Black Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Black Necklace
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
1910s Edwardian Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Black Necklace
Opal, Ruby
Early 20th Century Antique Black Necklace
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Quartz, Gilt Metal
1860s French Victorian Antique Black Necklace
1880s English Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s Italian Antique Black Necklace
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
1920s Japanese Antique Black Necklace
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Enamel, Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Black Necklace
Agate, Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Black Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Black Necklace
Early 20th Century European Antique Black Necklace
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Antique Black Necklace
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
1920s French Antique Black Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s German Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Black Necklace
1810s German Georgian Antique Black Necklace
Berlin Iron
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Black Necklace
Early 20th Century Antique Black Necklace
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a black heart necklace symbolizes is a matter of personal interpretation. Traditionally, wearing a black heart pendant is a sign that a person is grieving the loss of a loved one. However, many people today choose to wear the necklaces simply because they like how they look. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
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