Antique Necklace 50
Vintage 1920s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow G...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Diamond
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver
20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Revival Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Choker Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1600s Italian Choker Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1820s European Regency Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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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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