Vintage 18k Necklace Vintage Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Post-War Rope Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-War More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Canadian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Necklace Enhancers
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Rope Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces
Jasper, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Necklace Enhancers
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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.
- What makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage 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.
- 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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