Antique Paste Necklace
1920s American Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
1780s French Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paste Necklace
Other, Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Base Metal
1920s European Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1750s English Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Gold-filled
1920s American Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Paste Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Silver Plate
1920s French Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Other, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Paste Necklace
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Paste Necklace
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Paste Necklace
1920s Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
1830s British Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Base Metal
1890s French Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1920s French Antique Paste Necklace
Base Metal
1920s German Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Crystal, Base Metal
1920s American Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Gilt Metal
1870s English Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1890s American Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
19th Century British Georgian Antique Paste Necklace
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Paste Necklace
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Paste Necklace
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
1920s French Art Deco Antique Paste Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Paste Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow 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 Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 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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