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Midcentury Pearl and Sapphire Woven Collar Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
and 20 inches long, this necklace showcases a fancy woven link design that exudes timeless charm. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB offers Vintage 50’s enamel brooch Rhinestone buckle Faceted crystal necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
dramatic necklace. This is something special to be cherished for years. The chains are long enough to wear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage CAROLEE gold glass pearls Etruscan coin designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 16" long, beads are 0.25" in diameter
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Bulgari Tondo Large Size Gold and Steel Heart Pendant Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, with black leather cord. The pendant measures 1.75" in diameter. Necklace is 15" long. Hallmarked on
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold, Steel
4.75 Carat G VS1 Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Textured Link Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
maintaining exceptional brilliance throughout. Measuring 42 inches long, this necklace can be worn as a single
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid Century Space Age Chrome Modernist Wire Necklace with Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Mid-Century Modern Space-Age long metal necklace with a geometric pendant was handmade
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS NY 18k YG, Angel Skin Coral
Diamond Strand Necklace 1950s
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
natural, about 4mm
Corals about 6-15mm
Necklace 19.5 inches long
Marked: Van Cleef Arpels NY with
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, Diamond
Vintage ELIZABETH TAYLOR for AVON eternal flame crystal choker necklace
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
link necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 16” long by 0.75” wide
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Long Necklace
Vintage Goldette Chunky Statement Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set 1960s
By Goldette
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Goldette Chunky Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set. With coin jewellery remaining at the
Category
1960s Vintage Long Necklace
Late Art Deco Pearl Soutoir Rare Necklace 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Unique Pearl Soutoir
This extremely charming long soutoir necklace dates 1930/35 ca
It is
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Bead Drop Necklaces Seed Pearls Sapphire Doubled 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seed Pearls and the other with Sapphire beads. Each necklace is 17" long together they are 34" long
Category
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 20" Textured Round Cable Link Chain Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
wide and 20 inches long. The necklace is secured by a large Sailor's Loop clasp.
The necklace weighs
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
. Untreated sapphires are the most valuable of all sapphires.
SIZE: Huge Beautiful Necklace 48.2 CM Long (19
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crivelli 18KT White Gold, 27.21Ct. Blue Sapphire
13.61 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
around the neck. The necklace measures 16" long.
Diamond weight = 13.16 carats
Blue Sapphires weight
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Necklace and pendant with sapphire and single cut diamonds 14k and 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
0.75ct F/G-VS/SI- 45 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 45 cm long and 0.8 mm wide
the
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
ANNE KLEIN vintage matte gold tone modernist geometrid designer runway necklace
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
Category
1980s Vintage Long Necklace
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18K Diamond Art Nouveau Greek Station Necklace 17”
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Winter Springs, FL
create this one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions/Weight:
Necklace measures 17” long and weighs 102.5g
Category
1960s Greek Art Nouveau Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant set with rose cut diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
- SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long and 1.0 mm wide
size of the pendant
Category
1990s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 5.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 45cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long, and 1.3 mm wide
size of the pendant is
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY
CO. 1977-80 Elsa Peretti Draped Mesh Necklace in Solid .925 Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
long mesh scarf necklace is one of the most iconic designs created by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Squash Blossom Necklace. Approx. 23" long. Weighing approx. 36.2 g. Fabulous Rare Design! More Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
ART DECO 1930 Platinum Stations Necklace Sautoir With 1.82 Cts In Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco diamonds stations long chained necklace sautoir
This is a classic long sautoir created
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Two baroque pearl necklaces by Miriam Haskell US from the 1950s one with tassels
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
-cappet baroque pearls, 6 cm long. The other M. H. necklace with larger silver broque pearls, pearl size 1
Category
1940s American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl
Sharra Pagano Pearl Beaded Gold Toned with Colours Rhinestones Necklace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
, yellow and blue) necklace. Beautiful craftsmanship!
- Long: 17 inches.
- Made in Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Vintage 1.05CTW Old European Cut Natural Diamond Pave Open Heart Dangle Necklace
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
2.4mm, and the chain measures 19 inches long. Altogether, the necklace offers a total diamond weight of
Category
1950s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Designer Carlo Zini Signed Octopus Vintage Runway Crystal Necklace Italy
By Carlo Zini
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Rare Vintage Carlo Zini Long Designer Runway Hand crafted Necklace featuring an Octopus
Category
20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$1,044 Sale Price
45% Off
Estate 18k Baguette Round Diamond Rivière Style Necklace 35.20cttw G Vs 18"
Located in Winter Springs, FL
the center if you chose to do so. It’s so gorgeous!
Dimensions/Weight:
Necklace measures 18” long
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Crystal Cascade Necklace
Drop Earrings 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
: Necklace 40cm long, Earrings 6.5cm.
Established in 2016, this is a British brand that is already making a
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
Vikki Carr Pearl Necklace Worn With Elvis Presley at Tropicana With Photos 9ft.
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the 9 foot long Pearl Necklace worn by Vikki Carr with Elvis Presley at the Tropicana
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl
Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
spacers along with 22K gold diamond rondelles. The necklace features a long pendant with a pear-shaped
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
Very large hand enamelled metal
floral motif
necklace, Sandor, 1960s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
chain to make the necklace shorter or longer. Hand painted, this necklace is a must for any Summer wear
Category
1960s American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Base Metal
Tannler of Switzerland 18KT Gold, 8.50 Carat Diamond Hearts and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
necklace is 16" long with a hidden clasp and a safety lock.
Appraisal upon request
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
end to end. with a 5 inch long Jacla with makes the necklace Drop to 36 inches. This is out of a
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Necklace and pendant with pearl and single cut diamond up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 45 cm long
Detailed description
The necklace is 45 cm long and 1.5 mm wide.
The pendant measures
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Necklace of pearl 18k gold claps with brilliant cut diamond up to 2.20ct 46.8 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
2.20ct - F - VS - on a pearl necklace - 45 cm long
detailed description:
The total length of the
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Necklace and pendant with brilliant and single cut diamond up to 0.76ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- VS/SI - 50 cm long
Detailed description:
The necklace is 50 cm long and 0.9 mm wide.
The pendant
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate UNOAERRE 18K Yellow Gold Textured Circle Link Bib Italian Necklace 18”
By UnoAErre
Located in Winter Springs, FL
bold look.
Dimensions/Weight:
Necklace measures 18” long and weighs 45.8g.
Condition:
No damage
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Lapis Lazuli Station Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary elongated gold station necklace with natural lapis lazuli stones throughout. Long and
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace
Earrings With Emeralds
Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
.
Material: 18 kt. yellow gold
Measurements: necklace: 42 cm long
Pendant: 61.6 mm x 46.4 mm x 15 mm
Total
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace Choker Vintage 14K White Gold Teardrop Pendant 2.38 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
bottom pear cut part is 7/8" long. The necklace is 20.25" long. This tremendous piece of vintage jewelry
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold lions head designer runway necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 19.5
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K
14K Gold Geometric V by Sande Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
carats. The center presentation measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/8". The chain is 7mm wide, the necklace is 16" Long
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vtg LIZ CLAIBORNE gold emerald green byzantine glass necklace designer runway
By Liz Claiborne
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LIZ CLAIBORNE
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer runway necklace
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamond sup to 1.35ct platinum 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
/H - VS/SI – 45 cm long
Detailed description
The necklace is 45 cm long and 0.7 mm wide.
The
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Jay Feder Vintage 137.7ct Oval Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
; estimated total weight is 137.7 carats.
The necklace is 17 inches long. Total weight of the necklace is 78.5
Category
1990s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold mesh crystal designer runway haute couture necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 17.5" long by 0.75" wide
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal
Category
20th Century French Vintage Long Necklace
Necklace and pendant with opal and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
brilliant cut diamonds up to. 1.50ct - G/H - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Necklace Earrings Set Limited Edition YSL, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
.
Measurements:
Necklace: 9 inches long, 2 inches
Cord: 12 inches long
Each Plaque measures about 1.5 inches
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Mixed Metal
Tiffany
Co. Mother of Pearl Inlay Gold Positive Negative Torsade Necklace
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl clasp. Crafted by Tiffany & Co, necklace is 17 long. Clasp alone measures approx. 43mm x
Category
20th Century Hong Kong Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold
Natural Diamond V Chevron Necklace 14K Gold 4.38 cttw Baguettes Round Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
grams.
The necklace is 16" long.
Secure clasp.
Made in Italy.
Great estate condition.
Category
Late 20th Century European Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agate Faux Pearl Crystal Stainless Steel Sautoir Necklace Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Long, elegant & stylish vintage Necklace made of large round Brown Marbled Faux Agate beads, inter
Category
1990s Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Agate, Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Bente Bonne Silver, Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings Set, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
condition.
Necklace 44cm long by 3cm wide
Bracelet 18cm long by 3cm wide
Earrings 3cm long by 1.5cm wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Large Well Carved Coral Happy Devil with Emerald Eyes on a Coral Gold Necklace.
Located in Aspen, CO
, has very high relief and is suspended from a long coral and gold necklace.
The coral necklace is 33
Category
1930s American Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
$7,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.45ct 14k and 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
diamond up to 0.45 ct F/G - SI - 38 cm long
Detailed description:
The necklace is 38 cm long and 0.8 mm
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1998 Elaborate Raj Pearl Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Collection", long faux pearl necklace. Composed of four long vari length small and medium faux pearl strands
Category
1990s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Betony Vernon "O
Ring Chain Medium Necklace" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
wax element in Sterling Silver 925 in 2018. The timeless "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" has been long
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous Victorian Ribbon and Pearl Bow Brooch on a Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with a 14k bar that you can put a pin thru or wear by itself.
The necklace is 26" long by 7/8 wide
Category
20th Century Victorian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
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Vintage Long Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage long necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Gold Plate and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage long 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. A vintage long necklace from Chanel, Christian Dior and Christian Lacroix — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any vintage long necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage long necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Long Necklace?
The price for a vintage long necklace starts at $120 and tops out at $123,750 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,300.
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 Long Necklace
- What is a long necklace called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What long necklaces are called depends on their length. Generally, pieces between 20 and 25 inches long are matinee necklaces, while ones that are 26 to 36 inches long are opera necklaces. Rope necklaces are the longest, measuring more than 36 inches in length. Explore a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Extra-long necklaces are usually called rope necklaces. They start at 37 inches in length and can be much longer. One of the biggest benefits of rope necklaces is that their length allows you to style them in different ways. For example, you can knot them, wrap them around your neck or layer them with shorter necklaces. On 1stDibs, shop a large assortment of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether 24 inches is too long for a necklace depends on the person wearing it and their individual style. Taller people and those with wider necks may find 24-inch necklaces to be flattering. A 24-inch necklace can also be paired with a low-cut top or layered with shorter necklaces. Explore a large selection of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, a 20-inch necklace isn't too long for a woman. Called matinee length, the 20-inch necklace will usually fall below the collarbone and can be an attractive option for work or casual occasions. People with short necks may actually prefer this length because it helps to visually elongate the neckline. A 20-inch necklace can also be a good choice for creating layered necklace effects. Find a wide variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023How long a necklace should be for a plus-size woman depends on what she intends to wear. Generally, 20- to 25-inch matinee-length necklaces are flattering options. However, a necklace should hit just above or below the neckline of tops and dresses. Depending on the style of garment with which you're accessorizing, you may want a longer necklace, like a 26- to 36-inch opera length, or a shorter 18-inch princess length. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of necklaces.
- What makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What 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, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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, 2022To 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, 2022Clasp 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, 2024To 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, 2022Vintage 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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7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.