Antique Floral Necklace
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Choker Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...
Antique 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
1990s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 2000s More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Czech Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Enamel
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Antique Floral Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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