Vintage Antique Jewelry Necklace
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
15th Century and Earlier French Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
1920s Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Iraqi Post-War Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
1920s European Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, Sterling Silver
19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1920s North American Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1920s American Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Latvian Artisan Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Amber
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Silver Plate
19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Coral, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Edwardian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Coral, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Antique Jewelry Necklace
Jade, 9k Gold
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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 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
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