Retro Diamond Necklace Set
Vintage 1980s Burmese Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s European Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1940s Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s African Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Link Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro More Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 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.