Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
1990s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Silver
Late 20th Century British Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
9k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Citrine, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s European Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
1960s Asian Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
1890s Victorian Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Danish Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
1950s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century Thai Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
20th Century French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Garnet, Sterling Silver
1990s American Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1960s American Modernist Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
18k Gold
20th Century French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Base Metal
1930s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gold Plate
20th Century French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
20th Century French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1960s American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
20th Century Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Gilt Metal
1990s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Native American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1990s French Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1960s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Brass
1970s Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
1960s Mexican Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Crescent Moon Necklace?
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, 2022What a crescent moon necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Because the moon goes through a 28-day cycle, many people associate the crescent with womanhood and femininity. You can shop a selection of crescent moon necklaces on 1stDibs.
Read More
A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.