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GAULTIER ENAMEL CRYSTAL SCARAB NECKLACE
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crystal beads and is embellished with large flat-back colored rhinestones. The crystal necklace hangs
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Base Metal

Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
the central diamond cluster and gracefully taper to a rivieré-style necklace in the back. The
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1950s Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

CHANEL Necklace Vintage 1990s Locket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
logo at the front and back -Chunky chain and leather necklace -Delicate rich red Gripoix stone closure
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Joseff Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
chain is 29” x 1/8” and has a spring back clasp. The necklace is signed “Joseff” and is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Back Necklace

Vintage CHANEL Braided CC Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHANEL 2 CC 8 Made in France at the back. - Can be use as necklace or belt. - Will come with its box
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20th Century French Vintage Back Necklace

Art Deco Paste Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco sterling silver and paste necklace with open back baguette and round stones
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed Christian Dior Runway Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
“Dior” on the back. This necklace comes with the original Dior Box and dust bag. It is just too
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Back Necklace

Jeweled Faux Watch Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux diamond and pearl adorent faux watch pendant necklace. Black enameled back. Chain drop is 18.5".
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1970s American Vintage Back Necklace

SIXTIES RED LUCITE AND GILT BEAD NECKLACE
Located in San Francisco, CA
ACROSS.THE NECKLACE HAS A SIDE HOOK CLOSURE.THE BACK OF THE NECKLACE IS A HALF INCH RED LUCITE TUBE MEASURING
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20th Century American Vintage Back Necklace

Vintage CHANEL CC Locket Leather Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
This Vintage CHANEL CC Locket Leather Chain Necklace is very RARE. A must have for collectors
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s Alice Caviness Pink Grape Pendant Necklace
By Alice Caviness
Located in Chicago, IL
Caviness' on a plaque located on the back of the pendant. The necklace is in very good condition. There is
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1950s American Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Base Metal

Christian Lacroix Rare Spectacular Gilt Mirror Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back of the necklace is a gleaming gilt metal and is as attractive as the front. It is signed in two
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Back Necklace

Martha Sleeper Matchsticks Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Chicago, IL
has a celluloid chain at the back. The necklace and bracelet were both recently restrung.
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Back Necklace

Athena and Pegasus Diamond Silver Gold Coin Necklace
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A beautifully made necklace set with a silver coin of Athena (front) and Pegasus (back). The
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Chanel Rue Cambon Medallion Necklace - Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Stylish Vintage Chanel Gold-Tone Medallion Necklace. This beautiful piece by Chanel dates from the
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Costume Jewelry Red Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
filled with red resin in imitation of porphyry magnique up this necklace. At the back of each piece we
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1980s French Vintage Back Necklace

Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Summerland, CA
. Earrings are mounted on 14k yellow gold with clutch back closures. Necklace is 17” long 9mm coral beads
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1970s Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Lock and Key Charm Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
Heavy and substantial this vintage 18 karat yellow gold charm necklace features a golden padlock
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1980s Italian Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARLO ZINI Grand Vintage Multi Strand Elephant Necklace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
/> The necklace closes in back with a crystal encrusted clasp and is not adjustable.
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Back Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Huge Fish Pendant Necklace, 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
plaque on the back of the pendant. The necklace is in very good condition. Kenneth Jay Lane was born in
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1970s American Vintage Back Necklace

Rare 1970 s Mademoiselle Chanel Byzantine Necklace by Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Made for Chanel, an exceptional open back Gripoix poured glass necklace consisting of 11
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1970s French Byzantine Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Brass

1960 s Franco Bastianelli de Laurana Ceramic Plate Necklace
Located in New York City, NY
piece. Signed on the back. When closed, this necklace measures 17" around. Ceramic plate is 1 3/4" at
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1960s Italian Vintage Back Necklace

Jay Boyd Navajo Pawn Turquoise, Coral, Jet Black Inlay Necklace Bracelet
Located in Endwell, NY
Sterling on the back of the necklace and sterling on the bracelet. The necklace measures approximately 20
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20th Century North American Native American Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Gold Austrian Crystal Choker Link Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted and dimensional gold plate link necklace features open back brilliant cut and faceted navette
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Back Necklace

1950s Rose Gold Tubogas Necklace
Located in London, GB
to the back of the necklace
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1950s British Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

18k Gold

MINT. Vintage Moschino long chain classic necklace with large square plate.
By Moschino
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
, heart and love and peace mark. Introducing another chic and mod necklace from MOSCHINO back in the 90's
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1990s Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gold Plate

Circa 1960 Juliana Red Faceted Glass and Rhinestone Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Long Beach, CA
metal necklace and clip back earrings are prong set with large red faceted glass round and marquis
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1960s American Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Base Metal

1990 s Tiffany&Co. Heavy Medium Size Gold "X" Design Flexible Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Jewelery. Made In The U.S.A In the 1990's By Tiffany & Co.The Back Of Necklace Is As Beautifully Made As
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1990s American Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel Gold Tone Classic Coco Chanel Chapeau and Quilted Handbag Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
follows: Necklace chain, from back neck drop - 15 1/2"/39.5cm Total length chain - 31" / 79cm Chain depth
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gold Plate

MINT. Vintage Chanel navy quilted jersey mini pouch, coin purse, long necklace.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
. Introducing one of the most popular item from Chanel back in the era, necklace type mini pouch that can also
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Vintage Chanel navy quilted jersey fabric mini pouch, coin purse, long necklace.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
back in the era, necklace type mini pouch that can also be a coin purse with mini CC motif at front
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Multi-Strand Pearl Diamond Plaque Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
platinum and diamond-set clasp in the back, the necklace with cultured pearls measuring approximately 6.5
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20th Century American Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Midcentury Natural Chrysoprase Sculptured Eagle Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
beck Simply amazing the workmanship made by the creator of this necklace, the back is so accurate
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1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Back Necklace

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Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

Light Blue Milk Stone Rhinestone Collar - Custom Hand Crocheted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Milk Stone & Rhinestone Collar - Custom Hand Crocheted Tie back allows this necklace
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Back Necklace

50 S Gold Austrian Glass Bead Crystal Demi Parure By, Robert DeMario-Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
detail. Each of the three pieces are signed on the back, DeMario. Necklace is choker style, adjustable
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20th Century American Vintage Back Necklace

Gold Chanel Rolo Chain with Chanel Logo Flower Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gold Chanel rolo chain with abstract flower pendant with Chanel logo in the middle. Necklace has a
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1990s French Vintage Back Necklace

Margot de Taxco Enamel Sterling Silver Fish Motif Jewelry Suite
By Margot De Taxco
Located in New York, NY
design, necklace secured with bow clasp, bracelt secured with box clasp and chain, screw backs to
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1960s Mexican Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel gilded metal choker with Maltese cross pendants, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
texture. Signed on a plate at the back of the necklace. Circa 1980’s. Shortest strand length 43 cm (17
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1980s French Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Authentic Vintage 1984 Chanel Sautoir With Magnifying Glass
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
with the famous Chanel pearls. It has a fob-like connector to the magnifying glass with a spring back
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1980s French Vintage Back Necklace

Chanel Vintage Gold Leather Chain Coin Charm Drape Tie Back Belt / Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Rare Gold Leather Chain Coin Charm Drape Tie Back Belt / Necklace Style Tip: Rock
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Late 20th Century Vintage Back Necklace

Christian Lacroix Necklace and Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
settings. Signed on back. Included are the necklace and a pair of matching earrings. Profits from this
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Important Zolotas Greece Pearl Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 22k yellow gold (earring backs are 18k Gold) necklace and earrings set by Zolotas. The necklace
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20th Century Greek Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

KENNETH JAY LANE Vintage India Necklace Earring Set
Located in Cloverdale, CA
, faux pearl and crystals dangle off of each piece. The necklace closes in back with a
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1960s American Vintage Back Necklace

Christian Lacroix Vintage Crystal Jeweled Bib Necklace Earring
Located in Cloverdale, CA
kind of chain that creates lovely swags and that continue to the back of the necklace and closes with a
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1980s French Vintage Back Necklace

Vintage 1960’s Faux Emerald Rhinestone Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a vibrant faux emerald & rhinestone necklace and clip-back earrings set. It has alternating
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1960s Unknown Vintage Back Necklace

Vintage Blue Frosted Leaves and Glass Necklace, Brooch and Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
. Aurora Borealis and small crystals accentuate the necklace. All the stones are foiled back. The
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1950s Vintage Back Necklace

Antique Gilt Gold Sapphire Blue Faceted Glass Choker Necklace Bracelet S/2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique European Sapphire Blue Faceted Glass & Gold Brass Multi - Strand Choker Style Necklace And
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20th Century Vintage Back Necklace

1950s Georg Jensen "Amoeba" Earrings by Henning Koppel No 119
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1950s. Lightweight and very comfortable with screw-back clasps. Matching brooch and
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1950s Danish Vintage Back Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Victoria Taxco Sterling Silver 5 Piece Jewelry Suite
By Victoria of Taxco
Located in New York, NY
necklace with slide-form clasp, the ring with adjustable back, all three hallmarked 53, Victoria Taxco
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1950s Mexican Vintage Back Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Chanel Vintage gripoix Brooch in gold plated metal and glass
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
signs of wear in the back. originally it was a necklace that has been transformed in a Brooche. Signed
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1970s French Vintage Back Necklace

Large Diamond on Platinum Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in Summerland, CA
turn it into a pendant necklace. Back pin itself is 14k. Size: 1.5w X 1.5h Total weight: 19.60g
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1940s Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Pablo Picasso Pottery Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
matte glaze of blue and tan and highlighted by a topless woman with a necklace, swept back hair and
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1950s French Modern Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Ceramic

1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Black Suit Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Milan, Italy
pockets, shoulder pads, V necklace, back horizontal yokes, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, snap button
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1980s French Vintage Back Necklace

Original Vintage Poster Fashion Show Bulgaria USSR Midcentury Modern Sixties Art
Located in London, GB
long black necklace down her back, holding a rose flower with the red Soviet and Bulgarian flags
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1960s Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Paper

S/S 1997 Gucci Tom Ford Sheer Black Plunging Back Necklace Dress 44
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford CONDITION: Good- Tiny pen tip sized mend near hem, not something others will see- you can have the dress shortened and remove it completely- plea...
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1990s Italian Vintage Back Necklace

12 Carat Approximate Diamond Necklace
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This important diamond necklace has such a lovely layout. This necklace has a diamond total weight
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1950s American Retro Vintage Back Necklace

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Moschino Chain Necklace with Charms
By Moschino
Located in Chicago, IL
" long. The charms are marked "Moschino" on the back of each. The necklace is in excellent vintage
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1980s Italian Vintage Back Necklace

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Vintage Back Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage back necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Brass. Finding the perfect vintage back necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage back necklace over the years, but those made by Cartier, Chanel and Robert Lee Morris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any vintage back necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage back necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Back Necklace?

Prices for a vintage back necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $118 and can go as high as $59,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,488.

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 Vintage Back Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Screw back earrings were most popular during the first half of the 20th century, before clip earrings increased in popularity. However, screw back earrings have never gone out of style. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique screw back earrings from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a necklace is vintage, one approach is to conduct research using trusted online resources. Start by looking for hallmarks and then use the maker's mark to identify the brand that produced it. From there, you can look at online catalogues and reference guides to determine approximately when your jewelry was made. A necklace is vintage if it is between 20 and 99 years old. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler help you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a rhinestone necklace is vintage, look on the clasp or the back of the pendant for a maker's mark. By snapping a photo of the mark and performing a reverse image search or entering a description of the marking into an online search engine, you can often identify the maker of a piece. Then, conduct further research to learn when the company or artisan was active and producing necklaces similar to yours. It is vintage if you estimate that your necklace is between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. For additional assistance with dating your rhinestone necklace, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a vintage Tiffany necklace is real, look closely at the links and clasp. Due to their expert craftsmanship, Tiffany Co. links appear continuous and have no visible seams or solder marks. The clasp should also be sturdy and free of solder or glue marks. Hallmarks can also help you authenticate your piece. Most Tiffany Co. jewelry will say the maker's full time or “T&Co.” Items marked simply with “Tiffany” are usually not authentic. Comparing the markings on your jewelry to hallmark images found on trusted online resources can help you identify counterfeits. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can also be of assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage Tiffany Co. necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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