Antique Necklace Natural
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown More Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Artist Link Necklaces
Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian More Necklaces
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Colombian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement More Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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