Antique Necklace
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Necklace
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1850s Antique Necklace
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Necklace
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Artisan Antique Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklace
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s Art Deco Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Necklace
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace
Diamond
1890s Antique Necklace
Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Silver
1880s Antique Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Russian Antique Necklace
Amber
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Necklace
Early 1900s Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Italian Antique Necklace
22k Gold
1860s American Antique Necklace
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Necklace
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
19th Century American Contemporary Antique Necklace
14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Artist Antique Necklace
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Necklace
Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1780s English Georgian Antique Necklace
Agate, Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Necklace
Crystal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Necklace
19th Century Antique Necklace
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1810s European George III Antique Necklace
Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Necklace
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Necklace
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Necklace
Turquoise
Early 1900s Antique Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Necklace
Coral
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Necklace
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Moroccan Antique Necklace
Emerald, 14k Gold
1860s Egyptian Antique Necklace
18k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklace
Silver
1910s Antique Necklace
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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 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.
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