Antique Link Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Link Necklaces
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Niello
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Link Necklaces
20th Century Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces
White Gold
Antique 1880s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Link Necklaces
Bronze
20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Georgian Link Necklaces
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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, 2022There are a wide variety of different types of links used in necklace chains. One of the most common is a cable link, which consists of oval or round links connected to each other. Box links are simple, but they feature square or rectangular-shaped links that connect. Curb links are similar to cable links, but their curves and thicker links give them a heavy durability. Other artistic link styles include flat links and herringbone links. Shop a variety of link necklaces and chains from top sellers 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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