Ruby Chanel Necklace
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Medieval Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Other, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Bronze
1990s French Artisan Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
1990s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s French Baroque Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Rope Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
1990s French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
1990s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century Spanish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1990s French Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Bangles
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Figurines and Sculptures
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Brass
1990s French Byzantine More Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
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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, 2022Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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