Vintage Jade Pearl Necklace
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Agate, Amazonite, Chalcedony, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Lapis La...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
2010s Singaporean Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
Vintage 1950s European Retro Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s English Egyptian Revival Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Arts and Crafts Bangles
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amber, Citrine, Jade, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Ot...
20th Century Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
2010s Australian Artisan Link Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Multi-gemstone...
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Natura...
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Chalcedon...
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Agate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century Czech Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Pearl
Vintage 1960s Mexican Band Rings
Jade, 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.
- 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.
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