Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Late 20th Century Austrian Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Zircon, Base Metal
1960s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Mid-20th Century Regency Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Gilt Metal
1950s Art Deco Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Mixed Metal
1990s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Late 20th Century Art Deco Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Silver Plate
1980s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s Unknown Modern Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s American Modern Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1960s American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Crystal
Late 20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Pearl
1980s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1960s Unknown Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Mid-20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Crystal, Emerald, Brass
1990s Italian Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Pearl
1950s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1930s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s Retro Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Emerald, Brass
20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s French Baroque Revival Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s American Egyptian Revival Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1960s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1970s Regency Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1960s American Modern Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century North American Retro Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Crystal
1990s Italian Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Silver
1960s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s Unknown Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Art Deco Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Gilt Metal
1980s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1960s American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Mid-20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s Italian Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1990s French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s German Rhinestone Choker Vintage
20th Century French Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1980s Rhinestone Choker Vintage
1950s American Rhinestone Choker Vintage
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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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage rhinestone jewelry, look at the back, clasp and other inconspicuous areas in search of a maker's mark. By definition, vintage jewelry is between 20 and 99 years old, so you'll need a rough idea of when the maker produced your item to determine if it is vintage. You can begin the dating process by researching the maker using trusted online resources and looking at images of its pieces from over the years. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you with the process. Shop a large collection of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
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