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Jack Nutting Sterling Silver Geometric American Modernist Necklace
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver necklace with oxidized recessed design within triangle links by Jack Nutting of
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artisan Modernist Sterling Silver Gun Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
You don’t have to be a pistol packin’ mama to appreciate this modernist artisan sterling silver and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal

TRIFARI 1970s Silver Huge Modernist Geometric Articulated Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1970s Trifari silver tone statement, modernist, abstract, geometric, pendant on silver
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

David Anderson Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace Enameled Pendant
By David Anderson
Located in Wallkill, NY
Enameled David Anderson Modernist Necklace. Link Chain attached to pendant. Measuring 2.5 in x 1.8
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

MEXICO 1970 Modernist Geometric Necklace In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican modernist necklace. This is a beautiful geometric modernist necklace, created in the city
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ed Wiener Pendant Sterling Silver Modernist Linear Necklace C. 1958
By Ed Wiener
Located in Wallkill, NY
the open spaces. The bottom hangs off center, such a great modern design . Comes on a sterling silver
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rachel Gera Artisan Handmade Modernist Sterling Silver Choker Necklace 1970s
By Rachel Gera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rachel Gera artisan handmade modernist sterling silver choker necklace from the 1970s. Rachel Gera
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Black Onyx American Modernist Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Black onyx plaques threaded on sterling silver chain with tubes, created by Betty Cooke of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

1960s German Modernist Silver and Glass Kinetic Three Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s German modernist silver and glass pendant necklace, maker unknown. Choker has a wearable
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Vintage 1960s German Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Mexico 1970 Modernist Spherical Balls Necklace in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican modernist necklace. Beautiful spheric balls necklace, created in the city of Taxco in
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Goth 1980 s Modernist Margaret Ellis Sterling Silver Cross Necklace
By Margaret Ellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a little 1980's goth to your look with this artisan crafted sterling silver necklace by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Mildred Ball Enamel Sterling Silver American Modernist Handmade Necklace
By Mildred Ball
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very rare, sterling silver handmade necklace with enamel accents created by Mildred Ball of South
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

TIFFANY CO. Modernist Necklace With Spherical Balls In .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful modernist necklace with spherical balls
Category

20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Enamel Mexican Modernist Necklace or Brooch
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous mosaic enameled sterling silver necklace which can convert to a brooch created by Mexican
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin Space Age Modernist Silvered Chain Necklace with Resin Medallion
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Pierre Cardin Paris modernist 1970s necklace features an extra-long silverplate metal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Stylized Melting Sterling Silver Opal Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This hand made artist piece has 8 silver sections that looks like the silver is melting held
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Philip Morton Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modernist pendant by Philip Morton in sterling silver. Of slightly convex tablet form
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Blue Enamel Silver Long Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fashionable sterling silver endless chain necklace with blue enamel inside each concave link. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

D-MOLINA 1970 Taxco Modernist Figurative Fish Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Figurative necklace designed by D'Molina. An exceptional artistic necklace, created in the silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist Hammered Sterling Silver Geometric Trapezoid Choker Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful modernist necklace was made in Mexico in the mid 20th Century. It features 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist C.1990 Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Twisted Collar Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Atlanta, GA
sterling silver collar necklace is a modern and simplistic form of two intersecting bands twisted in a way
Category

1990s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Andersen Modernist Sterling Silver Ship of Good Fortune Necklace, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Ship of Good Fortune pendant and neck ring in sterling silver with a central amazonite cabochon
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Rare Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Raw Quartz Crystal American Modernist Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade, one of a kind sterling silver open necklace featuring a raw quartz crystal pendant
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Attractive modernist sterling necklace formed of endless tri point links in succession. 1950s USA
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin Vintage Silver Toned Modernist Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Nice, FR
PIERRE CARDIN vintage rare silver toned modernist necklace featuring two 3-dimensional disc
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Scandinavian 835 Silver Pearl and Amethyst Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 835 silver, amethyst and pearl pendant with chain. Mid-century modern design, features a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Finland 830 Silver Modernist Cut Out Design Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Finland 830 Silver Modernist Open Cut Cross Pendant Necklace. Marked: 830S FINLAND
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, Modernist Necklace in Silver with Matching Earrings
By Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in bronshoj, DK
Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland. Modernist necklace in silver, 830 with matching earrings. Finnish
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Company, New York, Modernist Necklace in Gilded Sterling Silver
By Tiffany Co.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Tiffany & Company, New York. Modernist necklace in partially gilded sterling silver. 1970s. Total
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

c.1960 s Large Silver Articulated Fish Pendant Modernist Statement Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's large silver articulated fish pendant statement necklace. Modernist silver-toned
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960s Massive Modernist Pendant Statement Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic vintage Pierre Cardin pendant necklace. Giant 3-D Modernist pendant and snake chain
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Jack Nutting Agate Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver and striped white agate pendant created by Jack Nutting of San Francisco
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Silver Pendant Necklace
By Henning Koppel
Located in Berkeley, CA
This free formed designed pendant necklace by Henning Koppel for the Georg Jensen studio in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brutal Necklace Silver Made 1978 Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Fine necklace Brutal. Chain 813H Silver made in 1978 Finland. The pieces resemble charred wood or
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mid Century Taxco Mexican Modernist Silver and Turquoise Wide Necklace
By Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage Taxco collar necklace composed of stylized links set with cabochon turquoise
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Jack Nutting Sterling Silver Jasper American Modernist Pendant
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jack Nutting sterling silver and jasper pendant, reminiscent of Bauhaus design. Pendant measures 2
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Hans Hansen Enamel and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace by Karl Gustav
By Karl Gustav Hansen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist sterling silver pendant necklace designed by Karl Gustav as part of his "Future" line by
Category

20th Century Danish Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jack Nutting Lavender Agate Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lavender agate pendant set in sterling silver created by jeweler Jack Nutting of San Francisco
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

One-of-a-Kind Natural Wood and Horn Modernist Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous Organic Natural Wood and Horn Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver doughnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant with Silver Box Chain, Crucifix Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
matching 18-inch box chain! Sterling Silver 18-Inch Box Chain This piece is very sentimental and well
Category

20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda Mexico 970 Silver Spheres Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist Mexican Antonio Pineda necklace stamped 970 silver mark with a velvet cord and 11 spheres
Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Modernist More Necklaces

Materials

Silver

James Parker Enamel Sterling Silver San Diego Modernist Pendant
By James Parker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Enamel over sterling silver pendant created by James Parker of San Diego, California. Parker was
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Sculptural Collar Necklace
By Sigi Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
This hallmarked and signed stunning sculptural sterling silver necklace is by Sigi and marked Hecho
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

N.M. Thune Norway 830 Silver Amazonite Modernist Pendant
By N.M. Thune
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage NM Thune of Norway sterling silver amazonite pendant. NM Thune of Oslo designed this
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Silver

RETRO MODERNIST 1970 Vintage Long Chain In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
for the assay of the silver as follow: "STERLING .925". Collateral: This necklace-chain is
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Puig Doria Sterling Silver Double Collar Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970s sterling silver jointed collar necklace designed by José Maria Puig Doria of Barcelona
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jack Nutting Topaz Quartz Sterling Silver California Modernist Pendant
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Faceted triangular shaped topaz or quartz stone set in sterling silver and open frame pendant
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Silvered Metal and Lucite Futuristic Collar Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
collar necklace fully articulated. Futuristic silvered metal embellishments wrap around the clear Lucite
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee American Modernist Sterling Silver Kinetic Pendant
By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kinetic American modernist sterling silver pendant created by sculptors and jewelers, Irvin and
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee Sterling Silver Mask Necklace
By Irvin and Bonnie Burkee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1950s sterling silver mask necklace created by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee of of Arizona. Necklace is
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Vintage 1950s Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miye Matsukata Atelier Janiye Sterling Mabe Pearl Coral Modernist Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mother of pearl and coral beaded necklace created by Miye Matsukata for Atelier Janiyé of Boston
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Acrylic Choker Necklace
By Betty Cooke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Early sterling silver and acrylic jointed choker necklace created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kalinger Paris Silver Plate Jeweled Medallion Choker Necklace
By Kalinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Kalinger Paris modernist choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape with a large
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Hector Aguilar Silver Crescents Necklace and Bracelet
By Hector Aguilar
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful and very wearable Crescent design necklace and bracelet set by Hector Aguilar. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Heart Sterling Silver Link Toggle Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Chunky Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Heart Link Toggle Necklace signed: TIFFANY & CO
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Porcelain Sterling Silver Royal Bini Necklace
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960's Danish modernist Royal Bini necklace created by Anton Michelsen for Royal Copenhagen of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Napier Crescent Moon Silver Link Choker Necklace C1960s
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Bold and Beautiful Mid Century Modern Napier Necklace made up of interlinking Crescent Moon Silver
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Modernist Silver Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact modernist silver necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Silver Plate — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 774 vintage or 36 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a modernist silver necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic modernist silver necklace over the years, but those made by Anna K for Coach House, Georg Jensen and Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a modernist silver necklace featuring Turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a modernist silver necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Modernist Silver Necklace?

On average, a modernist silver necklace at 1stDibs sells for $900, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $17,820 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. 

Questions About Modernist Silver Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many jewelry lovers believe that a silver necklace is worth it. Not only is silver's cool color visually appealing, but alloys that contain it, such as sterling silver, are resistant to scratching. Plus, sterling silver is often more economically priced than other precious metals. However, sterling silver can tarnish when exposed to salty air, chlorine and chemicals in household cleaning products, cosmetics and other products. Following the care and storage instructions the maker provides will be important for keeping your necklace looking like new. You can also explore alternatives to sterling silver, such as platinum, white gold and titanium. Find a diverse assortment of silver necklaces and other necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many jewelry lovers believe that silver necklaces are worth it. Not only is silver a visually appealing material, but its qualities can make for durable, long-lasting pieces. Many well-known luxury brands, such as Tiffany Co. and Cartier, use silver to craft necklaces and other types of jewelry. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in silver necklaces is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find silver necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Yes, a sterling silver necklace may be worth something. Sterling silver can typically be sold for scrap based on the going rates for silver. How much you may receive for a necklace on the scrap market will usually be determined by weight. However, your necklace may have additional value based on its maker, age, style, condition and other factors, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate it. Shop a wide range of sterling silver necklaces on 1stDibs.