Old Antique Necklaces
1890s American Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond
Early 19th Century Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Late 19th Century Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1870s Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
19th Century Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1850s Hong Kong Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1880s European Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Art Nouveau Old Antique Necklaces
1910s Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1870s Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Belle Époque Old Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1860s French Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Old Antique Necklaces
1880s Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
1880s European Victorian Old Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Necklaces
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An old pearl necklace can cost as little as $100 to as much as $10,000 or more. There are certain factors — such as shape, size, luster and more — that determine the value of a natural or cultured pearl or a piece of pearl jewelry. Find a range of antique and vintage pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 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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