Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
18th Century Georgian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Dutch Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Amber
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
1920s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow 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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