Beautiful Antique Necklace
Early 1900s Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Citrine, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Garnet
1890s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 18th Century European Georgian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Garnet, Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Beautiful Antique Necklace
Garnet, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Egyptian Revival Beautiful Antique Necklace
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1910s French Jugendstil Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Coral
1870s British Early Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1890s English Renaissance Revival Beautiful Antique Necklace
Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Beautiful Antique Necklace
9k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s Beautiful Antique Necklace
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1920s Swiss Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Beautiful Antique Necklace
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Silver
19th Century French Beautiful Antique Necklace
Iron
1860s American Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
19th Century Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Beautiful Antique Necklace
Crystal
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Native American Beautiful Antique Necklace
Turquoise
1710s British Georgian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Cut Steel
1920s French Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
19th Century English Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Beautiful Antique Necklace
14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Brass
19th Century European Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Coral, 10k Gold
19th Century Beautiful Antique Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
14k Gold, 9k Gold
1890s French Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
1840s Unknown Victorian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1910s French Art Deco Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
1820s Italian Artisan Beautiful Antique Necklace
Citrine, Labradorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Beautiful Antique Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Beautiful Antique Necklace
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century Beautiful Antique Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s English Beautiful Antique Necklace
Opal, 9k 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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