Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s European Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Sterling Silver
1990s Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
1960s Post-War Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Modern Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Anglo-Indian Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Baltic Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Sterling ...
1950s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Israeli Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Carnelian, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Canadian Modernist Vintage Sterling Pearl Necklace
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 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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