Antique Locket Necklace
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Locket Necklace
19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Locket Necklace
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, Ruby
19th Century English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
19th Century American Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
19th Century German Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
1850s Antique Locket Necklace
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Onyx, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century English Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s American Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
Gold-filled, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
14k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Locket Necklace
1870s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Locket Necklace
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Quartz, 15k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Locket Necklace
Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Locket Necklace
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Locket Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Locket Necklace
Silver, Niello
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Locket Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Locket Necklace
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
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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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