Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
1960s British Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
White Gold
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Sterling Silver
1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Amber, Sterling Silver
1980s American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Rose Gold
20th Century Russian Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
White Gold
20th Century American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Gold-filled
1990s Italian Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
White Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Crystal, Base Metal
1990s American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1940s American Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
20th Century Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1940s American Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
20th Century Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
White Diamond, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Victorian Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Silver Plate
1940s American Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Unknown Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Copper
1960s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1960s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1980s French Modern Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Necklace Clasp Styles
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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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