Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
20th Century French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal, Bronze
1950s French Romantic Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Bronze
1950s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Brass, Bronze
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s French Renaissance Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s French Post-War Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Mixed Metal
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Artist Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Artist Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Mixed Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Crystal, Mixed Metal
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal
1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s Italian Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gold Plate, Brass
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Baroque Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Pearl
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
1950s Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chanel Necklace 1950
Bronze
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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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 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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