Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
1940s African Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
20th Century British Artist Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Jasper, Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
1990s American Artisan Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Retro Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye
1960s Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jasper
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
1980s British Retro Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century European Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
1980s Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
1980s Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
1980s Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century French Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Vintage Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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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.
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