Antique Gemstone Necklaces
19th Century European Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz
Early 20th Century Brazilian Artist Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Citrine
1890s Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond
1870s Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1660s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
1910s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yell...
1880s Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, B...
1910s French Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Tsavorite, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue...
1920s English Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Antique Gemstone Necklaces
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Base Metal
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Ye...
Late 19th Century British Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1920s Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gemstone Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, 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 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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