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Natural Baltic Oval Graduating Amber Vintage Necklace, 54cm Long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent vintage necklace
from Eastern Europe,
features 67 graduating Natural Amber
of
Category
1970s Baltic Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Amber
Long Polished Amber Graduated Bead Drop Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful long amber graduated bead drop necklace with beautiful polished amber beads. The necklace
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Amber
CHANEL pearly white 92P EXTRA LONG IMITATION PEARL Necklace ICONIC
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel necklace features an extra-long strand of lustrous pearly white
Category
1990s Vintage Long Necklace
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Long Purse Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Long Purse Necklace Circa 1980s. This looks excellent, doubled or worn as
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Mixed Metal
Weingrill Pearl Cord Spiral Long Chain Necklace 18 KT
By Carlo Weingrill
Located in Napoli, IT
works
This outstanding vintage long chain necklace is mid-century, Italian marks from the era and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Estate Long White Faux Pearl Sautoir Vintage Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Long Elegant and Stylish Vintage Necklace made of graduated round Faux White Pearls on braided
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Stainless Steel
South Sea Pearl 13x17mm 18-inch Long Diamond Clasp Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An elegant South Sea pearl necklace featuring beautifully graduated pearls measuring approximately
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Chanel Gripoix Necklaces 1981 Signed Estate of Barbara Taylor Bradford
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
long chain and the necklaces have matching designs in the setting and links of the gripoix stones. The
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gilt Metal
Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Moonstone Sapphire and Platinum Very Long Opera Chain Necklace
Signed by Fred Leighton
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Marina B Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold long chain necklace by Marina B, featuring white and black mother of pearl links
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Long 37in "Bvlgari Bvlgari" Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic piece from the renowned Italian house, this Bvlgari Bvlgari sautoir necklace is crafted
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Long Multi-Strand Black Bead Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage 18-strand black glass bead necklace featuring a large geometric bead with mother-of-pearl
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Base Metal
Tiffany
Co. 18K White Gold Long Feather Lariat Necklace #20997
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Long Feather Lariat Necklace-
This sophisticated lariat style
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Composed Blue Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Long Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage necklace features 15.0mm x 22.0mm pressed oval blue turquoise stones which
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Long Rope Chain
Multicolor Costume Jewel Encrusted Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Discover the allure of the Vintage Long Rope Chain & Multicolor Costume Jewel Encrusted Pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal
Gold Plated Chain Chicklet Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chiclet Necklace is a stunning statement
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal
Gold Plated Chain Chicklet Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1981 Chanel Long Clear Crystal & Gold Plated Chain Chiclet Necklace is a stunning statement
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Mid Century Modern Long Silver Brutalist Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique and Dynamic Industrial-style links; so Versatile, can be worn very long single, doubled or
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Sterling Silver
LONG SAUTOIR Vintage Necklace In Platinum with Graduated White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Long sautoir necklace with white pearls.
This is a beautiful and elegant long sautoir necklace
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 8mm Lapis Lazuli
14K Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace 17"
Located in New York, NY
have a bit longer necklace, 16" length that sold separately.
Comes in a GIFT BOX and an appraisal.
If
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8mm Lapis Lazuli
14K Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace 16"
Located in New York, NY
have a bit longer necklace, 17" length that sold separately.
Comes in a GIFT BOX and an appraisal.
If
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Coin Super Long Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Coin Super Long Pearl Necklace
*Marked Chanel
*Made in France
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Long Necklace
White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
White Graduated Spherical Beads Pearls Shining Crystals Long Strands Necklace, Silver Tone
Category
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Mixed Metals Long Droplet Necklace 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite modernist Vintage Dior Droplet Necklace. Featuring a gold plated chain adorned with a
Category
1970s Vintage Long Necklace
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panther Pendant Long Chain Necklace w/ Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Indulge in the elegance of the Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Panther Pendant Long Chain Necklace, a
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Tiger
s Eye and 14k Yellow Gold Long Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 1980s Tiger's Eye and 14k Yellow Gold Long Beaded Necklace is a standout piece that
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Long Graduating Lapis Bead Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This necklace delicately features 51 lapis, medium blue beads, clasped together with a 14K yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Long Chain Necklace with Hook Details, 1972
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior long chain necklace in gold plate, dated 1972. This long and substantial
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage cross pendant silver purple pink rhinestone long designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed China
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer necklace
Category
1980s Vintage Long Necklace
Gripoix Paris 2000s Collier X 2 Sautoirs Black Glass String Necklace x2
By Maison Gripoix
Located in PARIS, FR
Gripoix set of 2 long necklaces in black glass beads and gold metal, the first long necklace made
Category
1990s French Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Hermes Equestrian Necklace Sterling Silver 35" Long Belcher Chain Horseshoe
By Hermès
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed pre-owned Hermes equestrian necklace, crafted in 925 sterling silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
MCM 18k White Gold Akoya and Tahitian Long Pearl Necklace
By MCM
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Mid Century Modern necklace features a beautifully detailed 18k white gold Byzantine
Category
Mid-20th Century Byzantine Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France)Golden metal long sautoir necklace made of chains and ram heads. Antique
Category
20th Century French Vintage Long Necklace
14k yellow gold necklace with malachite - 104. grams - 40 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with malachite - 40 cm long
detailed description:
the length of the
Category
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Hammerman Brothers Long Gold Chain Necklace with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Darnestown, MD
Hammerman Brothers curbchain link necklace with cabochon rubies and sapphires surrounded by
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Givenchy 1977 Pink Faux Coral Cream Backing Long Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone 1977 Pink Faux Coral Cream Backing Long Chain Necklace
Marked:
GIVENCHY
Category
1970s Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990
s
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Monet Long Link Necklace Dangling Heart Circa 1990s. This looks like nothing until you put
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Mixed Metal
Large Costume Extra-Long Hand-Knotted Chanel-Like Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully extra-long hand-knotted elegant Chanel-like costume pearl necklace measures 71
Category
1980s French Baroque Vintage Long Necklace
1970
s Long Italian Foundrae Style Textured Link Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A refined Italian-made link necklace, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
This elegant vintage
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Silver Moroccan Berber Enamel Coral Pendant Necklace 89 grams
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Adorn yourself with this exquisite handmade Berber pendant necklace. Crafted from silver, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century African Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Long Monogram Logo Trotter Lariat Rectangle Pendant tassel
Category
1990s German Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
141.1 g Big Red Coral Long/Multi-Strand Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful long coral necklace, realized with 141.1 g of extraordinary rubrum coral.
This necklace
Category
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral
1990
s Vintage Chanel Long Sautoir Gold Pearl Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long sautoir necklace with gold chain and pearls. Spring 1997 collection. Wear in many
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Long Necklace
Balogh 18 Karat Long Onyx Enamel and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Balogh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive, long enamel diamond and onyx 18 kt yellow gold necklace from Balogh & Co Jewelers
Category
20th Century American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Long Crescent Moon Pendant Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Crystals Long Crescent Moon Pendant Pendant Elegant Modernist
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Long White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Modernist
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Coral 18k Gold Long Chain Necklace and Earrings Jacket
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible Drop Necklace and Earring Jackets!
This rope chain necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold
Category
1970s American Retro Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
TIFFANY
CO. Angela Cummings Multi Strand Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by Angela Cummings, back in the 1990. This long necklace is
Category
1990s American Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$7,740 Sale Price
20% Off
c.1940
s Watermelon Pink Oblong Beaded Long Lucite Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1940's watermelon pink oblong beaded long lucite necklace. Single long beaded strand made
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Long Necklace
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Tassel Long Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Panthere de Cartier, this double head tri-chain tassel necklace is satisfyingly tactile
Category
20th Century French Modern Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Georgian Style Statement Long Pearl Paste
Turquoise Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magnificent Vintage Georgian Style Paste Necklace with turquoise and pearls. A long and elaborate
Category
1960s Vintage Long Necklace
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 30" Long Amethyst Cultured Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
6.2mm (approx.)
Material: String w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp & Beads
Weight: 38.25 Grams (gross)
Necklace
Category
20th Century Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Pink Agate Beads Sterling Silver Ballerina Dancer Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
; Necklace is strung with matching Silk cord, knotted and is approx. 34” long. A perfect gift for a Fitness
Category
1990s Modernist Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Italian Gemstone Station Necklace by Milor 33 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this Milor 14K gold necklace, crafted in Italy in the 21st century
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AQUAMARINES 1950 Long Station Necklace In Platinum With 72.98 Ctw Aquamarines
Located in Miami, FL
Aquamarines stations chain necklace sautoir.
This is a beautiful station long chain-necklace
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Aquamarine, Platinum
$5,588 Sale Price
20% Off
Van Cleef
Arpels Burma Ruby
Burma Sapphire Long Dia Necklace
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, Ruby , Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sautoir with a Detachable Sapphire Bracelet.
Circa 1978.
The total length is 117 inches and can be worn with several different len...
Category
1970s American Vintage Long Necklace
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 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 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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