Vintage Amethyst Necklace
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
Late 20th Century American Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Copper
20th Century Mexican Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
1980s Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1930s Mexican Modernist Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
9k Gold, Silver
1990s European Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
1990s French Artisan Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Bronze
Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Steel
20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Onyx, Gold
1980s Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
1930s Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
20th Century French Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Agate, Amethyst, Brass
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Amethyst Necklace
20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Contemporary Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
1940s European Retro Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s American Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 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, 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, 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, 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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