Antique Amethyst Necklace
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1890s British Belle Époque Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amber, Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst
Late 19th Century French Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s European Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Italian Anglo-Indian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1920s British Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Garnet
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
19th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Italian Contemporary Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
1910s Unknown Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
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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.
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