Antique Crescent Necklace
Early 1900s Artisan Antique Crescent Necklace
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Crescent Necklace
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Crescent Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Crescent Necklace
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Crescent Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Antique Crescent Necklace
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1910s American Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1910s French Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Crescent Necklace
Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Natura...
19th Century Antique Crescent Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Crescent Necklace
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Crescent Necklace
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Antique Crescent Necklace
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Crescent Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Crescent Necklace
18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Crescent Necklace
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Crescent Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Crescent Necklace
22k Gold
1880s British Antique Crescent Necklace
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Crescent Necklace
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Crescent Necklace
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century British Victorian Antique Crescent Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Crescent Necklace
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022What a crescent moon necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Because the moon goes through a 28-day cycle, many people associate the crescent with womanhood and femininity. You can shop a selection of crescent moon necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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