Antique Emerald Necklace
1830s Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Emerald Necklace
Black Diamond, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s Persian Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel
1850s Persian Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Enamel
1920s French Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Emerald Necklace
Jade, Silver
16th Century French Medieval Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s French Antique Emerald Necklace
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Emerald Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1820s Antique Emerald Necklace
Citrine, 22k Gold
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, 22k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Emerald Necklace
Topaz, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Marcasite, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Emerald Necklace
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Unknown Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1920s American Artisan Antique Emerald Necklace
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Emerald Necklace
Gold
1870s Antique Emerald Necklace
Drypoint, Etching
1920s German Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Silver
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Emerald Necklace
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Holbeinesque Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Garnet, Gold
Mid-19th Century English Revival Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Platinum
19th Century American Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s English Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Indian Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, 24k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 17th Century African Artisan Antique Emerald Necklace
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
1820s British Georgian Antique Emerald Necklace
15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Emerald Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.
- 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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