Vintage Jade Necklace
Late 20th Century Asian Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1950s Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Vintage Jade Necklace
Gilt Metal
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
Gold Plate
1950s Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade
1980s British Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Jade Necklace
1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
1940s Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Jade Necklace
Agate, Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Contemporary Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Jade Necklace
Base Metal
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
1980s Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 10k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
1980s Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Jade Necklace
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Jade Necklace
20th Century American Vintage Jade Necklace
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Jade Necklace
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Pearl
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jade Necklace
Textile, Linen, Silk
1950s European Retro Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Jade Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Vintage Jade Necklace
Agate, Jade, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Jade Necklace
Jade, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In China, a circle jade necklace usually means eternity. The Chinese associate jade circles with the sun and the heavens and call them “ping an kou.” Find a range of jade necklaces from top sellers around the world 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, 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, 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, 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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