Chanel Vintage Large Gold CC Quilted Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage Chanel gold quilted CC statement pendant necklace 100% authentic Made in France
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
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Chanel Vintage Large Gold CC Quilted Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage Chanel gold quilted CC statement pendant necklace 100% authentic Made in France
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CHANEL Vintage Quilted Gold CC Coin Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing
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1980s Chanel Quilted Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel quilted gold tone metal magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Comes with
CHANEL Vintage XL Quilted Gold CC Statement Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage gold oversized CHANEL CC pendant chain necklace 100% authentic Made in France
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Chanel Oversized Gold Quilted Maltese CC Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing
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Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Logo Quilted Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Logo Quilted Medallion Necklace – a classic yellow gold
CHANEL Gold Vintage Quilted CC Oval Pendant Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated Spring 1994 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld The
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CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain Necklace Vintage Gold Quilted
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain Necklace Vintage Gold Quilted A very rare vintage CHANEL Spring 1994
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned quilted link chain necklace. Hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made
Gilt Metal
Chanel Faux Pearl Gold Tone Quilted Flap Bag Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Faux Pearl Gold Tone Quilted Flap Bag Necklace Brand- Chanel Model- Quilted Flap Bag
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage CHANEL chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain featuring an iconic gold
Vintage CHANEL multi chain gold quilted designer runway statement necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL • 24k gold plated • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS
Chanel Vintage Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Gold Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1990s Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Pendant Matelassé Quilted Pendant
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1980s Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Long Necklace Belt Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Large Matelassé Quilted Glow Diamond Rhombus Crush
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Quilted Caviar Black Leather CC Lipstick Case with Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chanel black leather lipstick pendant with signature interlocking CC. Gold-tone chain with
Chanel Gold-tone Quilted CC Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Long Chain Necklace features gold-tone hardware with interlocking CC logo quilted pendant
1994 Chanel Gold-Plated 2.55 Quilted Handbag Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Pendant Necklace. This stylish piece by Chanel features the iconic 2.55
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Quilted 'CC' Medallion Coin Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Exude vintage Chanel sophistication is this statement necklace. Choker style. Gold-tone metal
CHANEL Gold Metal Quilted Flap Bag Charm Chain Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1995 Collection Metal Gold Tone Total Length 16.5" Charm Diameter
Chanel Quilted Diamond Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A timeless Chanel quilted necklace enhanced with the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds set
18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Matelasse Gold Quilted Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous authentic Chanel featuring the iconic quilted pattern in shimmering 18k yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chanel Gold Quilted Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel signature quilted choker necklace featuring a design of graduated coins. Original box
Chanel 1980s Gold Quilt Ring Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
An early 1980s Chanel 32 inch long quilt round link necklace. Gold plate on metal. Each round link
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Quilted Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain necklace from CHANEL. It features diamond-shaped elements with quilted
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Vintage Chanel 1994 Quilted Gold CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long quilted pendant necklace. Spring '94 collection. Can be worn single or double. Comes
Chanel 1980s Gold Quilt CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Chanel early to mid 1980s necklace featuring the iconic and classic quilt double CC
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Chanel 1980s Gold Quilt Ring Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
An early 1980s Chanel 32 inch long quilt round link necklace. Gold plate on metal. Each round link
Vintage Chanel Gold CC Quilted Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Item shows gentle signs of wear throughout with light tarnishing due to storage. Overall in good condition. Comes with box. Chain length is 70 cm.
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Quilted Collar Collier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain necklace from CHANEL. It features diamond-shaped elements with quilted
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CHANEL Vintage gold quilted Rhombus charm chain choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold quilted Rhombus charm chain choker necklace Reference: TGAS/D00750 Brand
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CHANEL Rare Quilted Vintage Gold Logo Plate Necklace Choker
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Quilted Vintage Gold Logo Plate Necklace. Great vintage condition.Chain show very minor
Chanel Gold Toned Classic Quilted Flap Bag Charm Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel gold toned classic quilted flap bag charm pendant necklace from 1995 collection. Featuring
Chanel Gold Chain Link Necklace with Quilted Charms - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chanel necklace has gold chain links and 7 quilted diamond-shaped charms hanging. The
Chanel 1986 Large Quilt CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Chanel iconic quilt CC logo pendant necklace from 1986. The curb link chain is 34
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CHANEL Vintage gold quilted Rhombus charm chain choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold quilted Rhombus charm chain choker necklace Reference: TGAS/D00750 Brand
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Medium
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain necklace featuring an iconic gold toned Chanel quilted CC charm. The
1980's Chanel Gold Oversize Quilted Cross Pendant Necklace with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel oversize hollow chain necklace with a quilted cross pendant. Pendant, 4"L. Collection 23 by
CHANEL Vintage 24k gold plated CC quilted logo metal necklace belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage 24k gold plated CC quilted logo metal necklace belt Reference: TGAS/E00084 Brand
Chanel Gold Quilted Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Quilted Magnifier Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the
Chanel 80s Necklace/Belt Quilted Gold
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s quilted belt, can be worn as a necklace. Excellent condition, comes with original pouch
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Quilted Collier Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage gold metal chain necklace from CHANEL. It features diamond-shaped elements with quilted
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Charm Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned chain choker necklace featuring quilted diamond shape charms. Spring
Chanel Gold/ Silvertone Metal Quilted CC Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold/ Silvertone Metal Quilted CC Long Chain Necklace Made In: Italy Year of Production
Chanel 1980s Round Quilt Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mid 1980s Chanel chain necklace comprised of oval and round links. The links have the
Gold Plate
Chanel Quilted Cutout Plate Double Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This Chanel Quilted Cutout Necklace is an outgoing and bold example of the Brand's resonance and
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Bag Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1995 gold toned chain necklace featuring a quilted bag pendant. Spring clasp
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Magnifying Glass Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned chunky chain featuring a quilted pattern magnifying glass pendant with CC
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Large
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned chain necklace featuring a huge iconic gold toned Chanel quilted CC charm
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Small
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage Chanel gold toned chain necklace is crafted of gold toned chain featuring an
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted CC Logo Pendant Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned chain sautoir necklace featuring a quilted CC logo pendant. Spring clasp
Chanel Gold Quilted Ring Vintage Choker
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Quilted Ring Choker is in excellent vintage condition from the 1970’s. A
Gold
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted CC Chain Necklace Large Size
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain necklace featuring a huge iconic gold toned Chanel quilted CC charm
Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Link Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned quilted link chain bracelet. Spring clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made
Gilt Metal
CHANEL c.1986 Season 23 Gold Heavy Oval Link Chain Quilted Grooved Necklace
By Victoire de Castellane
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1986 Chanel season 23 gold tone open link chain necklace. Heavy oval links (measure
CHANEL Vintage 24k gold plated CC quilted logo metal necklace belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage 24k gold plated CC quilted logo metal necklace belt Reference: TGAS/E00084 Brand
Chanel Vintage CC Quilted Medallion Gold Tone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel is known to create quintessential designs that are one of a kind and exude class like no
Chanel Gold-tone Metal CC Quilted Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
A superb and classic vintage Chanel gold-tone necklace which has a coveted large CC quilted pendant
Gold
Chanel Gold Tone Classic Coco Chanel Chapeau and Quilted Handbag Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Gold Tone Classic Coco Chanel Chapeau and Quilted Handbag Charm Necklace. Stamped Chanel and
Gold Plate
Gold Chanel Chain Necklace with Iconic Quilted Purse Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gold Chanel wheat style chain necklace with iconic quilted purse shaped pendant. Necklace measures
Chanel 1990's Statement Quilted CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel CC Logo Long Chain Necklace. A highly sought after piece for lovers of classic Chanel. High
Gold Plate
Chanel 1990's Statement Quilted CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel CC Logo Long Chain Necklace. A highly sought after piece for lovers of classic Chanel. High
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Four Multi Strand Quilted Flap Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Gold Four Multi Strand Quilted Flap Choker Necklace Brass Gold tone Lobster claw
CHANEL Necklace Chain Black Flap Bag Resin Quilted Black Leather Gold HW 2023
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHANEL 2023 BLACK RESIN QUILTED FLAP BAG NECKLACE CHAIN Details: - Chanel
Chanel Vintage Quilted "CC" Necklace On Long Chain From The 80's
By Chanel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this fabulous long "CC" CHANEL necklace with long chain that can be doubled
Gold Plate
Chanel Gold-tone Quilted CC Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Long Chain Necklace features gold-tone hardware with interlocking CC logo quilted pendant
Chanel Gold-tone Metal CC Quilted Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
A superb and classic vintage Chanel gold-tone necklace which has a coveted large CC quilted pendant
Chanel Vintage Gold-tone Quilted Medallion Metal with Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold-tone Quilted Medallion Metal with Crystal Necklace 68017MSC
1980s Gold Plated Chanel Quilted Logo Chain Necklase
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1980s gold plated Chanel chain with a quilted logo pendant. Attached to the closure is a small
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
CHANEL Vintage Rue Cambon Large Medallion Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 30", Ornament Length 2.01", ...
Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Geodesic Dome Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pavé-set, platinum, and 18 karat gold Geodesic Dome diamond ring, by David Webb, first made in c. 1965. The ring measures a Size 7. It is signed WEBB, stamped 18k, and Plat. The ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CHANEL Vintage Large Gold Lion Leo Coin CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning Large Gold Lion Leo Coin CC Pendant Necklace from CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Collection 23 Gold-Plated Measurement approx.: 28 inches long Very good condition over...
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Iconic Vintage Signature CHANEL Black Leather Gold Plated Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Signature CHANEL leather-woven Chain and Gold-tone Setting Choker Necklace. Featuring the Iconic Double CC, a Signature detail synonymous with Chanel. Measu...
Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold Lariat CC Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning CHANEL lariat necklace with intricate gold CC medallions DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wea...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Openwork Gold CC Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 28 Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-ow...
Gold
Chanel 1995 Collier CC Turnlock Maxi Golden Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel necklace from the AH 1995 collection by Victoire de Castellane in gold-plated metal with a large chain motif closed on the front by the famous CC or Turnlock clasp from the Cl...
Chanel Vintage Crystal CC Gold Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Gorgeous crystal CC gold collar necklace from the house of CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Gold-Plated and crystals Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratch...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tag Rue Cambon Paris Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 33" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Gold
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
CHANEL 94A Vintage gold tone interlock CC logo coin pendant chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 94A Vintage gold tone interlock CC logo coin pendant chain necklace Reference: TGAS/D00163 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 94A Material: Metal Color: Gold P...
CHANEL Oversized Gold Textured CC Coin Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: approx. 17 inches chain Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...
Gold
Chanel Gold CC Multi Strand Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2008 Collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 16" long Comes with box IMPORTANT ...
Chanel Vintage Pearl Drop Dangling Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a gold toned CC logo and a Baroque irregular-shaped glass faux pearl drop. Embossed CHANEL. Indicative measurements ...
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Chanel Vintage Gold Chain ID Plate and CC Coin Necklace/Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length 28" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This i...
$1,790 / set
Vintage CHANEL Gold CC Infinity Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL 93 P Collection Made in France Gold plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 27” long Comes with box...
Gold
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.