Vintage Pearl Chocker
1950s French Retro Vintage Pearl Chocker
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Pearl Chocker
Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Pearl Chocker
18k Gold, Platinum
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Early 2000s North American Vintage Pearl Chocker
21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Pearl Chocker
2010s Vintage Pearl Chocker
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Vintage Pearl Chocker
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Vintage Pearl Chocker
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Italian Vintage Pearl Chocker
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Vintage Pearl Chocker
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1950s French Artist Vintage Pearl Chocker
Mixed Metal
2010s Central American Vintage Pearl Chocker
Late 19th Century European Victorian Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s American Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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20th Century Croatian Contemporary Vintage Pearl Chocker
Jade, Pearl
1980s Turkish Vintage Pearl Chocker
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Pearl Chocker
20th Century Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Vintage Pearl Chocker
1980s American Modern Vintage Pearl Chocker
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Pearl Chocker
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Chocker
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Pearl Chocker
1980s American Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Pearl Chocker
1980s Vintage Pearl Chocker
Gold Plate
1940s French Vintage Pearl Chocker
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Chocker
1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Chocker
1980s Japanese Vintage Pearl Chocker
Cultured Pearl
1960s French Vintage Pearl Chocker
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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, 2022Vintage Mikimoto pearls are set with cream or white pearls. Colored pearls are a modern addition. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry includes marks on the back or inside of the piece that is either the Mikimoto name, an “M” logo or the outline of an oyster. In addition, strands of pearls will have a dangling “M” charm. Mikimoto stores and authorized retailers will also appraise and issue a certificate of valuation for any Mikimoto piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Mikimoto pearl jewelry 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.
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