Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
1660s Unknown Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
19th Century Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Marcasite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl
Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s North American Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s English Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Antique Vintage Pearl Necklace
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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