Necklaces
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s Antique Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Antique Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Silver
1890s Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
1930s Vintage Necklaces
1870s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
1930s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1890s Unknown Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Necklaces
14k Gold, Mixed Metal
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Necklaces
Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold-filled
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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