Antique Bird Necklace
1840s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Silver
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Bird Necklace
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Gold
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Gold
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bird Necklace
Jade
1820s French Empire Antique Bird Necklace
Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Bird Necklace
19th Century British Antique Bird Necklace
Cut Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bird Necklace
18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bird Necklace
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Marcasite, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Bird Necklace
9k Gold
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Bird Necklace
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, Kunzite, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Bird Necklace
9k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bird Necklace
15k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Bird Necklace
1870s British Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Bird Necklace
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1910s British Antique Bird Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Bird Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Bird Necklace
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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