Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Jade, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amber, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amber, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s French Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Druzy, Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Baroque Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Amethyst, Marcasite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Marcasite
1940s American Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024Yes, a sterling silver necklace may be worth something. Sterling silver can typically be sold for scrap based on the going rates for silver. How much you may receive for a necklace on the scrap market will usually be determined by weight. However, your necklace may have additional value based on its maker, age, style, condition and other factors, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate it. Shop a wide range of sterling silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
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