Pearl Necklace With Vintage Clasp
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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1970s European Romantic Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Australian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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, 2022To put a clasp on a pearl necklace, enlist the help of an experienced jeweler or jewelry repair shop. The strings commonly used to produce pearl necklaces are very delicate. Attempting to add a clasp on your own could damage your necklace. Find a variety of pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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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