Antique Necklace Set
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Necklace Set
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklace Set
Agate, Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1890s American Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Set
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Antique Necklace Set
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklace Set
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Set
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Italian Retro Antique Necklace Set
Amber, 9k Gold
1920s French Antique Necklace Set
Base Metal
1910s Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Moonstone, Silver
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Other, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Necklace Set
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Garnet, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s Unknown Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Necklace Set
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Necklace Set
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Necklace Set
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Coral, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Antique Necklace Set
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Set
Garnet, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Necklace Set
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklace Set
Gold, 14k 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 Bvlgari, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023There is no single best setting for a diamond tennis necklace. You can find tennis chains with both prong and bezel settings, and both types can keep diamonds secure when they are well crafted. The biggest difference is that full bezel settings encircle the gemstones, while prongs hug the stones with three or four metal elements, leaving most of their edges visible. Feel free to choose the type of setting that appeals most to you. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of diamond tennis necklaces.
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