Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Yellow Gold
20th Century American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s North American Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1980s American Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Late 20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Contemporary Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl
1930s Unknown Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Artist Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Retro Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Belgian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Late 20th Century American Artist Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s European Baroque Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s British Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Yellow Gold
1960s American Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
1930s Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Zircon, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Natural Pearl, Platinum
1950s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
20th Century English Edwardian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1950s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
1950s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
1930s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Brass
20th Century French Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
1950s Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
1950s American Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Freshwater Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Byzantine Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1940s American Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Seed Pearl Necklace Vintage
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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 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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