Necklaces
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Jade, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Necklaces
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Cut Steel
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
1920s Danish Greek Revival Vintage Necklaces
Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s French Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
1780s French Greek Revival Antique Necklaces
Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique and Vintage Necklaces for Sale: Shop Van Cleef Necklaces, Pearl Necklaces and Tiffany Necklaces on 1stDibs
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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