Antique Button Necklace
1880s Japanese Antique Button Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Necklace
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Button Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Sterling Silver, Steel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...
1920s Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Button Necklace
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Gold, Platinum
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Button Necklace
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Emerald, Gold, Enamel
1830s European Antique Button Necklace
Pearl
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Agate, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Antique Button Necklace
Coral, Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Brass, Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Agate, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Button Necklace
Silver
1920s European Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Garnet, Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Garnet, Silver
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Button Necklace
Paper
19th Century French Rococo Antique Button Necklace
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Sterling Silver
1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Artist Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Coral, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Mexican Georgian Antique Button Necklace
Mid-19th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Button Necklace
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s British Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Cut Steel
1880s Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s French Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Button Necklace
Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
18th Century French Empire Antique Button Necklace
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Button Necklace
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Button Necklace
Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
19th Century Antique Button Necklace
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Button Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Button Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
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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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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