Antique 1880s Necklace
1850s Antique 1880s Necklace
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s European Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Rose Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
18k Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Necklace
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
1870s Antique 1880s Necklace
1870s Antique 1880s Necklace
1850s Antique 1880s Necklace
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
1880s French Antique 1880s Necklace
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique 1880s Necklace
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Coral, Base Metal
1880s Unknown Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1880s French Antique 1880s Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1880s European Late Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Base Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique 1880s Necklace
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Russian Antique 1880s Necklace
14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1880s American Antique 1880s Necklace
18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century Antique 1880s Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Necklace
Amber, Coral, Gold Plate
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique 1880s Necklace
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Artisan Antique 1880s Necklace
Amber, Coral, Gold Plate
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
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.