Vintage Baroque Pearl Necklaces
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century North American Retro Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Chinese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Garnet, Rhodolite, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s European Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
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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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