Necklace Sets 1940
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Necklace Enhancers
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Regency Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023There is no single best setting for a diamond tennis necklace. You can find tennis chains with both prong and bezel settings, and both types can keep diamonds secure when they are well crafted. The biggest difference is that full bezel settings encircle the gemstones, while prongs hug the stones with three or four metal elements, leaving most of their edges visible. Feel free to choose the type of setting that appeals most to you. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of diamond tennis necklaces.
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