Necklaces
1950s European Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium
1950s Finnish Victorian Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Vintage Necklaces
Silver
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Modern Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Other
1950s American Artisan Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
1950s British Modern Vintage Necklaces
Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Enamel
Excellent condition. 14"...
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Austrian Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Necklaces
Rhodium
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s American Modernist Vintage Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1950s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Necklaces
Silver Plate
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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