Vintage Gemstone Necklace
1980s Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
1940s French Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
1980s Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1970s Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Tiger's Eye
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
1970s American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Turkmen Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Gold
1980s French Renaissance Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Pearl
20th Century French Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Jade, Tiger's Eye, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Carnelian, 1...
1980s Unknown Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Brazilian Art Nouveau Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Citrine
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Citrine
Late 20th Century Afghan Baroque Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone
Late 20th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Aquamarine
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Italian Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Zambian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Beryl, Emerald
20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Citrine
1960s French Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Zambian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Emerald
1960s Unknown Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Gold...
1930s Unknown Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s African Vintage Gemstone Necklace
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Quartz, Gold-filled
1980s American Modernist Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Morganite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Tourmalin...
1980s American Native American Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Artisan Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass
1970s Retro Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Gemstone Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
- 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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