Antique Drop Necklace
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Drop Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
18th Century Italian Antique Drop Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1910s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklace
Citrine, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklace
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Necklace
Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s French Antique Drop Necklace
Base Metal
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklace
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklace
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Drop Necklace
Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Art Deco Antique Drop Necklace
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k 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.
- What is a drop necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
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