Antique Agate Necklace
1780s English Georgian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Coral
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Coral, 14k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1810s English Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 15k Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
1890s Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Agate Necklace
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
1810s Italian Artisan Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Carnelian
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Agate Necklace
Diamond, Agate, Platinum
1870s British Antique Agate Necklace
Agate
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Coral, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gilt Metal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 10k Gold
1670s French Modern Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Silver
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Early Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
1670s European Stuart Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Greek Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1860s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Agate Necklace
Topaz, Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Agate Necklace
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
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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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