Necklaces
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Pyrite, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1880s European Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Modernist Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold,...
1890s American Artisan Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Spanish Classical Greek Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
20th Century American Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
1970s European Romantic Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Necklaces
Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethy...
2010s African Modern Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1970s Modern Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Necklaces
Black Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, 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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