Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
1980s American Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century English Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Romantic Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl
Late 20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gol...
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s English Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Post-War Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s English Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1980s French Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s English Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl
1960s European Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Pearl, Gold
1980s Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasps
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 put a clasp on a pearl necklace, enlist the help of an experienced jeweler or jewelry repair shop. The strings commonly used to produce pearl necklaces are very delicate. Attempting to add a clasp on your own could damage your necklace. Find a variety of pearl 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.
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