Antique Snake Necklace
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Snake Necklace
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Snake Necklace
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Snake Necklace
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, 15k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s British Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Coral, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Snake Necklace
Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Snake Necklace
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise
19th Century European Georgian Antique Snake Necklace
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Snake Necklace
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Snake Necklace
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century European Antique Snake Necklace
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Snake Necklace
Agate, Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Snake Necklace
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Snake Necklace
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Snake Necklace
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Snake Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1790s Antique Snake Necklace
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Snake Necklace
Carnelian, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Snake Necklace
18k Gold
1860s English Antique Snake Necklace
Amethyst, 15k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Snake Necklace
18k Gold
1860s French Victorian Antique Snake Necklace
Silver
1880s Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Snake Necklace
Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Antique Snake Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.
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