Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium
2010s Indian Victorian Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Revival Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Necklaces
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s American Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Antique Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Medieval Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century French Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Swiss Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Necklaces
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Italian Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Spanish Necklaces
Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Antique Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k 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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