Vintage Retro Necklace
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Retro Bracelets
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Link Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Copper
Vintage 1940s Swiss Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro More Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Malachite
Vintage 1970s American Retro Necklace Enhancers
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Retro Link Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Belgian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
14k 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 26, 2024The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.
- 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, 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, 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, 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.