Antique Steel Necklace
Antique Early 18th Century British George IV Link Necklaces
Cut Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Steel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Copper, Cut Steel
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1600s Italian Choker Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century German Pendant Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...
Antique Late 18th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Steel
Antique 1810s German Georgian Rope Necklaces
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Steel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Steel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
Antique 1820s German Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Berlin Iron
Late 19th Century Naturalistic More Art
Steel
1880s Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Bronze, Steel
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1830s British George IV Link Necklaces
Cut Steel
2010s Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 1810s German George III Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Vintage 1950s American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Steel
Antique 1820s German Napoleon III Link Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Steel
Antique 1870s British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
15k Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1810s German Georgian Chain Necklaces
Berlin Iron
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV More Necklaces
Cut Steel
2010s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
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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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