Modern Vintage Necklace
1970s Swiss Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Silver
1960s Mexican Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s Swiss Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Modern Vintage Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s French Art Deco Modern Vintage Necklace
1990s Swedish Modern Vintage Necklace
Silver
1980s American Contemporary Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
1960s Finnish Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Gold
20th Century Norwegian Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Modern Vintage Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklace
Gold Plate
1980s Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Modern Vintage Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Modern Vintage Necklace
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Japanese Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Artist Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Brass
1970s Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Gold Plate
1970s Swiss Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklace
20th Century Danish Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
1960s Swiss Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Artisan Modern Vintage Necklace
Copper
Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Modern Vintage Necklace
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
1970s Danish Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Mid-20th Century Retro Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Argentine Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Copper
1960s French Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
1960s Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Modern Vintage Necklace
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Modern Vintage Necklace
Silver
Mid-20th Century Artisan Modern Vintage Necklace
Turquoise
Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Modern Vintage Necklace
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k 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 makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.