Unique Antique Necklace
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Unique Antique Necklace
Citrine, Silver
Early 1900s Unique Antique Necklace
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Unique Antique Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
1920s European Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Turkish Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unique Antique Necklace
Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Unique Antique Necklace
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1880s Brazilian Artisan Unique Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Gold
1830s English Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Pinchbeck
1890s English Late Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unique Antique Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s French Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
1920s Unique Antique Necklace
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Unique Antique Necklace
Gold
Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Garnet, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1880s Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
Early 18th Century British George IV Unique Antique Necklace
Cut Steel
1910s American Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Mexican Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Unique Antique Necklace
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Unique Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl
1920s Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Unique Antique Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Unique Antique Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Unique Antique Necklace
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unique Antique Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unique Antique Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
Amber, Amethyst, Silver
19th Century French Unique Antique Necklace
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Go...
Early 20th Century English Unique Antique Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Baltic Unique Antique Necklace
Amber
Early 19th Century Georgian Unique Antique Necklace
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s English Renaissance Revival Unique Antique Necklace
Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Victorian Unique Antique Necklace
9k Gold, Rose 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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