Vintage Drop Necklace
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklace
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklace
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald
1970s Vintage Drop Necklace
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Amber
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklace
Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklace
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklace
Quartz
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Drop Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklace
20th Century European Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst
1970s Vintage Drop Necklace
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklace
Mixed Metal
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Drop Necklace
Steel
Late 20th Century American Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Drop Necklace
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Vintage Drop Necklace
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklace
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Drop Necklace
Amber
Late 20th Century American Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklace
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1990s Turkish Modern Vintage Drop Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklace
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklace
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklace
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
- What is a drop necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A drop necklace is sometimes called a lavaliere. This style of necklace features a second chain that hangs down from its center. On some pieces, the hanging chain holds a pendant or features decorative embellishments like beads. Shop a variety of lavaliere necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 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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