Oval Antique Necklace
1870s Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century English Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Sterling Silver
1840s French Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Oval Antique Necklace
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
19th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1850s Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Rose Gold
1850s Italian Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl
Early 1800s Oval Antique Necklace
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1890s British Belle Époque Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Moonstone, 14k Gold
1920s Oval Antique Necklace
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Oval Antique Necklace
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Oval Antique Necklace
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Oval Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Pearl, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Jade, Silver
1830s British Georgian Oval Antique Necklace
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Amber
1860s European Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s British Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Citrine, Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Oval Antique Necklace
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Oval Antique Necklace
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Carnelian, 9k Gold
19th Century French Oval Antique Necklace
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
1890s Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Oval Antique Necklace
18k Gold
1910s British Art Nouveau Oval Antique Necklace
Opal, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Retro Oval Antique Necklace
Amber, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Oval Antique Necklace
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Oval Antique Necklace
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
1830s Georgian Oval Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 14k 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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