Antique Necklace Designs
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Cultured Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1840s Early Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Necklace Designs
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British Antique Necklace Designs
Garnet
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Necklace Designs
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necklace Designs
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Other
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Necklace Designs
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Necklace Designs
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
1880s Brazilian Artisan Antique Necklace Designs
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Modernist Antique Necklace Designs
18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Amber, Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Artist Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Gold-filled
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Contemporary Antique Necklace Designs
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Designs
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Egyptian Antique Necklace Designs
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Necklace Designs
Coral, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s American Baroque Revival Antique Necklace Designs
Pearl, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Amethyst, 15k Gold
1910s Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
19th Century Antique Necklace Designs
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Necklace Designs
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Designs
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Contemporary Antique Necklace Designs
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Designs
Amethyst, Rose 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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