Antique Copper Necklace
16th Century Mexican Native American Antique Copper Necklace
Copper
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Copper Necklace
Turquoise, Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Necklace
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Copper Necklace
Copper, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel
1920s French Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
1690s Greek Byzantine Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Necklace
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, ...
1920s French Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Copper Necklace
Jade, Silver, Copper
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Copper Necklace
Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Copper Necklace
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Necklace
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, ...
19th Century American Modern Antique Copper Necklace
18k Gold
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1940s Mexican Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Copper, 22k Gold, White G...
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Copper Necklace
Copper
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Copper Necklace
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper
1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo
1670s Russian Byzantine Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Copper Necklace
Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
1880s British Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
18k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
1880s Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Copper, Enamel
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Shakudo, 10k Gold, Copper
1870s Japanese Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Silver
1880s Antique Copper Necklace
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper, Shakudo
19th Century Antique Copper Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Gold, Copper
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Late Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Brass, Copper
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Brass, Copper
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Mixed Metal
1780s Turkish Byzantine Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, 18k Gold, Vermeil
1770s Greek Byzantine Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Copper, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Early 20th Century French Byzantine Antique Copper Necklace
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Copper Necklace
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Copper Necklace
Gold, Copper, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Copper
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Copper Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Copper Necklace
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Britannia Standard Silver, PVD-Coated, B...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Copper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Copper Necklace
Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Copper Necklace
Carnelian, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Copper Necklace
Copper
Late 18th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Copper Necklace
Copper
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Jade
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Copper Necklace
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Artist Antique Copper Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Antique Copper Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Copper Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Garnet, Gold-filled
1920s French Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Copper Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Copper Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Copper Necklace
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Antique Copper Necklace
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
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.
- What is antique copper finish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.
- 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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