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14k White Gold 5.00cttw Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
understated luxury. Measuring 34 inches in length, this chain necklace is long enough to be worn on its own or
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Flower Cross Pendant Brooch 18 Karat Gold Bead Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This was hand crafted the lapis beaded necklace is 28" long with 18K gold connectors. Just lovely and
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 1960 Italian Capricorn Zodiac Necklace 18Kt Gold Tiger Eye
Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
, back in the 1960's. This long sautoir necklace was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Emerald, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Akoya Pearl Necklace 36.5" 9mm Vintage 1989 All Documentation Mint
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Northampton, MA
the master jewelers of Tiffany & Co.
Such an extraordinary necklace is no longer offered by Tiffany
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Necklace Sautoir in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Sardinian Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Long sautoir necklace with Sardinian red coral.
Beautiful modernist piece composed by a mesh of
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Retro 1.25 Total Carat Diamond and Pearl Enameled Flower Basket Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
statement necklace for special occasions!
The necklace measures 20" long in total length. The pendant
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Emis Beros 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.30 Cttw Diamond Unique Choker Necklace
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
beautiful marquise shaped link diamond station necklace boasts 1.30 Cttw of fine diamonds (G-H VS) for an
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multicolored Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace With Carved Coy Station
Located in Towson, MD
the beads hanging down your back. At 34" long, this double-strand necklace provides many styling
Category
1970s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 7.25 ct Diamond Ruby 14K White Gold Cluster Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
gold with all open heart-inspired links in a 15" long chain necklace.
A beautiful color display
Category
1990s North American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Torino Mid Century Convertible Necklace Sautoir 18Kt Gold With 2.15 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible sautoir and bracelets with diamonds.
Magnificent long sautoir necklace, created in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s White and Pink Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Splendid long gold necklace, it is composed of
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany
Co. Italy Retro 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Bracelet Set w/ Box Rare
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
workmanship.
The necklace measures 18.5" long x 0.9" wide and 0.65" deep.
Bracelet measures 7.75" long x 0.9
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Ribbon Motif Choker Necklace 10.00 Carats Total Weight in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
.
Total diamond weight is 10.00 carats.
Necklace measures 16.5 inches long and .25 inch wide.
Necklace
Category
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mughal Magnificent Traditional Natural Ruby Bead 22 Kt Y Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mughal Magnificent Traditional Natural Ruby Bead 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace, 16 Inches
Category
1990s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Ruby, 22k Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver 18K Gold Clasp Woven Icon Necklace 10.5mm 18.5" 16048
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver woven Icon Necklace with 18K yellow gold clasp by John Hardy, 18.5" long.
John
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Oversized and Impressive 2-Tone Yellow and White Gold Tassel and Rope Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beautifully into tiny balls. This amazing necklace is 55" long from tassel fringed tip to tassel fringed tip
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AAAA White South Sea Pearl and 42.75 Carat Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Tustin, CA
approximately 18" long x .70" deep.
Necklace weighs approximately 9.4 ounces or 266.49 grams.
Necklace is
Category
20th Century American Artisan Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
. Necklace 18 inches long
Category
1960s American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Chanel Black
White Belt/Necklace CC
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel evergreen black and white long sautoir necklace/belt. Can be worn single or double. Pendant
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
TIFFANY
CO. 1980 Elsa Peretti Draped Mesh Necklace 18Kt Gold Vermeil On Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Draped mesh necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co.
This sportive long
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Erte Nocturne Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Erte Nocturne Necklace, 32 inch long 6 strand fresh water pearl necklace with 14K yellow
Category
1990s American Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1984 Elsa Peretti Draped Mesh Necklace 18Kt Gold Vermeil On Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Draped mesh necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co.
This sportive long
Category
1980s English Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold tone long chain necklace with looking glass charm.
Category
1990s French Vintage Long Necklace
$950
Paul Morelli Flawless South Sea Pearl
4 ct Diamond Strand Opera Necklace 36 "
By Paul Morelli
Located in New York, NY
Designer Paul Morelli 15-17mm South Sea Pearl & 4 Ct Diamond ball Clasp , 36 Inch long Strand
Category
1990s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Aiguillette by Line Vautrin, Sautoir Necklace in Gilded Bronze
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Long necklace in gilded bronze.
Line Vautrin was inspired by the aiguillette for the design and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Bronze
1980s Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage 18k yellow gold necklace, featuring three gold strands, set with oval emerald, ruby
Category
1980s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Double-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
grams
Approximate Measurements:
Necklace - 20.5” long
Pearl ~ 6.42mm
Hallmarks: 750 M in a cartouche
Category
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Multi strand coral glass bead necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From the Autumn 1993 collection, this vintage Chanel necklace displays long layers of chains with
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
1960s Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long choker necklace made of cultured pearls of white shaded orient, the ratchet clasp with 8 of
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Victorian-Style Festoon Necklace with Topaz Paste
Located in New York, NY
with a variety of necklines/on every body, either as more of a choker or a longer bib necklace. (The
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Long Necklace
GERARD YOSCA Pearl Opera Length Necklace With Rhinestone Decoration
By Gerard Yosca
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This necklace measures 40” long and is enhanced by a built-in pendant with a brick red colored stone
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
1980s Bulgari Akoya Pearl Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Bulgari in Italy at the end
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TRIFARI Gold Medallion Multi Strand Chain Necklace, 1960
s
By Trifari
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
CONDITION
Very good condition.
MEASUREMENTS
From end to end, the necklace measures 18" long at the shortest
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Tiffany
Co. Pearl Necklace with Diamond
Plat Clasp
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.
The necklace comes in the original Tiffany & Co. box.
The necklace is 17" long. The
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Long Necklace
Van Cleef
Arpels Set of Three Diamond Gold Convertible Link Bracelets Necklace
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
be joined together to form a 20" long necklace. Circa 1960's.
Signed, VCA, no.377H-1 (all 3
Category
1960s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling and 18 Karat Multi Strand Diamond Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Webster, NY
/Tested: Stamped “D.Y. 925 750 M"
Weight: 103.4 Grams
Necklace Length: 15” Long
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Six Strand Draperie Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
long periods of time.
The necklace is signed and stamped Cartier, 750 on the clasp. The shortest
Category
1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy 1980s Art Deco 3 Strand Black Resin Bead and Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy 1980s Art Deco 3 Strand Black Resin Bead and Gold Necklace
Shorter strand long 15"
Loger
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
1980
s Vintage Chanel Gold Double Belt Necklace or Belt with Box
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s long double chain belt/ necklace with single dangling coin. Comes with original box.
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
Handcraft Clasp 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Pearls Multi Strand Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
to 18.00 mm and the necklace measures 45 centimeters long.
Total Weight of the Necklace grams
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Stanley Hagler Vintage 5 Five Strands Large Navy Flower Necklace Earrings Set
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Pendant Filigree Long Chunky Hook Necklace Clip Earrings Set
Very good condition. Light
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Tiffany
Co. Return to Tiffany Round Tag Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
with a lobster claw closure.
This beautiful bracelet measures 7.5 inches long.
Necklace Details
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signature Collection Full Parure by Tiffany
Co.
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Crema, Cremona
and the bracelet can easily be assembled together to create a longer necklace, hence giving an
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,176 / set
Chanel Gold Tone Logo Demi Parure with Coco Chanel Portrait, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980s Chanel demi parure features embossed logo and a portrait of Coco Chanel on long
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold
Gold Body Chain Necklace with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
long necklace, with a double row of chains connected by large filigree-set crystals and culminating in
Category
1960s French Vintage Long Necklace
CHANEL Vintage Chain and Charms Necklace-Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare CHANEL necklace-belt vintage golden chain.
Collector! Splendid long necklace from Maison
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Long Necklace
DOLCE
GABBANA Vintage Emerald Green Crystals Floral Interlock Belt Necklace
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Wokingham, England
excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Can be used as a long necklace.
A very beautiful belt by DOLCE
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Chinese Buddhist Tang Bodhisattva Hand Painted Old Wood Plaque
Located in South Burlington, VT
with a crown mandorla and long necklace. Frame it or mount it as is.
One of a kind.
Provenance
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Wood
Tiffany
Co. 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Motif Choker and Earrings Suite circa
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
necklace is 15.5" long adorned with 6 leaves at the front graduating in size from 1.5" long at the front to
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Oversized Heart Rosary
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible 1970s rosary style YSL necklace! Long string of brown wooden beads on thick cream
Category
1970s French Vintage Long Necklace
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold tone long chain necklace with wide brim hat and 2.55 handbag charms.
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
$1,400
Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold long chain necklace with classic Chanel charms: CC, purse, clover, coin, perfume bottle & high
Category
1980s French Vintage Long Necklace
$1,400
Yellow Gold Sapphire Moonstone and Diamond Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
A touch of time long past, this pendant necklace brings its beauty and elegance. The large pendant
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black, Starr, and Frost
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in Palm Beach, FL
strands of solid gold wire. Measuring 30 inches long, this necklace passes easily over the head for easy
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold
$6,000
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Webster, NY
of G-I and average clarity of VS1-SI1. The necklace is 17” long and weighs 4.7 grams. This necklace
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Shield Helmet Scroll Choker
Located in Lexington, KY
a statement!
This necklace is 18” long.
If you have any questions or would like to see more photos
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rarely seen Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Anchor Chain
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Troy, MI
anchor chain necklace, c. 1975. Classic necklace is 30" long x 7.34mm wide. Signed VCA, 750, FRANCE
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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