Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Rococo Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1950s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Aquamarine, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Retro Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Silver
1960s Art Deco Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gold, Steel
Late 20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1980s French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver, Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1990s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1990s French Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gilt Metal
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Sterling Silver
1990s French Retro Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1990s Spanish Contemporary Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
1980s Vintage Heart Clasp Necklace
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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.
- 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.
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