Antique Vintage Lockets
1890s Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Lockets
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
19th Century French Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Vintage Lockets
Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century French Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
18th Century Georgian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Etruscan Revival Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Lockets
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Lockets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Vintage Lockets
15k Gold, Yellow 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.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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