Antique Onyx Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Vermeil
2010s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Swedish Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Antique 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s European Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
Onyx
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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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