Antique Metal Necklace
1920s Antique Metal Necklace
19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Metal Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Base Metal
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Metal Necklace
Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Metal Necklace
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Quartz, Gilt Metal
1780s French Georgian Antique Metal Necklace
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
1920s French Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s Czech Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Base Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Base Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1880s French Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century British Antique Metal Necklace
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Necklace
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Coral, Base Metal
1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Antique Metal Necklace
Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Antique Metal Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Metal Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze, Shakudo, Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Metal Necklace
Brass, Gilt Metal
19th Century Antique Metal Necklace
Garnet
1860s Egyptian Antique Metal Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Metal Necklace
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Necklace
Palladium
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Coral, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Czech Antique Metal Necklace
Base Metal
1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Mixed Metal
1920s French Antique Metal Necklace
Gilt Metal
1890s French Victorian Antique Metal Necklace
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Base Metal
15th Century and Earlier French Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Metal Necklace
Diamond, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold
1920s Chinese Antique Metal Necklace
Silver Plate
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
Mixed Metal
1920s German Art Deco Antique Metal Necklace
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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