Handmade Vintage Necklaces
1940s French Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amber
Mid-20th Century Czech Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Brass
1980s American Bohemian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Multi-gemstone
1950s Portuguese Handmade Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Baltic Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Native American Handmade Vintage Necklaces
1960s Italian Modern Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Base Metal
1940s Mexican Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Brass
1980s Unknown Modern Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1930s American Handmade Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Norwegian Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Artist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1960s Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
1990s Indian Modern Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1980s European Victorian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amber
1960s Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Iraqi Art Deco Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Swiss Handmade Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
1980s Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Swiss Contemporary Handmade Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s American Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Retro Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Mexican Modern Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1990s Italian Handmade Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Brass
1980s European Retro Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Diamond
1960s French Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Handmade Vintage Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Handmade Vintage 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.
- 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.
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