Cleopatra Style Necklace
4.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Cleopatra Style Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
4.00 carat diamond Cleopatra graduated style necklace in 18k white gold
175 round brilliant cut
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Vintage Napier Cleopatra Style Gilded Metal Beaded Collar Necklace
By Napier
Located in North Miami, FL
This monumental and arresting Cleopatra style show stopper beaded vintage Napier signed collar
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Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
1960s Modernist Cleopatra Style Brutalist Evil Eye Drop Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful 1960s Cleopatra Egyptian style statement necklace featuring a dangling evil eye design
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Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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Cleopatra Style Eygptian Revival Bib
Located in New York, NY
Large Eygptian Revival Handmade Bib from the 1960's. Beads of all shapes and sizes in resin, glass and plastic are used to simulate lapis, gold, coral and jet with genuine faience sc...
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
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18K White Gold 60 Carat Cleopatra Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious 18k white gold diamond Cleopatra necklace. The necklace comprises of a chandelier open
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20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cleopatra Turquoise Pendant, by Tagili
Located in New York, NY
The Cleopatra Turquoise Pendant is set in 22k gold, one of a kind and hand made with love! With the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold
Textured Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fantastic Italian gold plated sterling silver Cleopatra style textured necklace that is composed of
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Opal Multicolor Gemstone Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
together adds color and brilliance to the necklace. Hand-fabricated in 14k yellow gold, this is the style
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Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Carnelian Double Strand Paradizia Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Influenced by Cleopatra’s rich style and colorful jewelry, this Carnelian necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Ambrosi Emerald and Diamond Flower Necklace in 18kt White Gold
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
equivalent to G-H color and VVS-VS clarity. The necklace is Signed Ambrosi 2355.
The styling of the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alfred Karram 1970 Geometric Sculptural Necklace in Solid 0.925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
in 2008 his "Cleopatra" necklace from the 'Organic' collection and placed it in their permanent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
W 0.87 in D 4.9 in L 16 in
Massive Handmade Collar, Dona Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Massive Cleopatra style collar by Dona, Mexico, completely handmade with wonderful craftsmanship
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Brass
Certified Natural Vivid Green Drop Shape Emerald Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
sourced from Zambia, this handcrafted pendant exudes a timeless and antique style.
Crafted with a pear
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
ALexander The Great Coin Chain Pendant Genuine Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
elegance and significance of the past.
To complete the necklace, the framed pendant hangs gracefully on a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Emerald Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
It was 1963 in Italy on the set of Cleopatra when Richard Burton famously said, “I introduced Liz
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Egyptian Revival Fanned Bib 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
jewellery inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's iconic Cleopatra. Crafted in gold plated metal. Featuring medal
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Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
vintage BSK textured Cleopatra collar & bracelet 1960s
By BSK
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking vintage BSK Cleopatra collar and matching cuff. BSK was founded in New York in 1948 and
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3.35 Carats Loose Hexagon Green Peridot Ring Gemstone From Supat Valley Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
famously used in jewelry during the time of Cleopatra. Peridot has also been found in meteorites, making it
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
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Peridot
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W 0.31 in D 0.29 in L 0.35 in
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Vintage Coro Egyptian Revival Collar 1960s
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Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
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Cleopatra Style Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact cleopatra style necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a cleopatra style necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a cleopatra style necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ambrosi, BSK and Bulgari are consistently popular. A cleopatra style necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our cleopatra style necklace for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Cleopatra Style Necklace?
Prices for a cleopatra style necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $486,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,996.
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.
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.
Questions About Cleopatra Style Necklace
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023One of the best ways to choose a necklace style is to consider what tops and dresses you intend to wear the piece with, as different necklaces best complement varying necklines. For example, long chains and pendant necklaces work well with turtlenecks, while V-shaped pendants coordinate well with V-necks. For a scoop neck, choose a shorter pendant necklace with a curved shape. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023The most popular necklace style changes from season to season based on trends. However, some types of necklaces tend to remain fashionable year after year. For example, pearl necklaces and tennis necklaces are timeless picks. Precious metal chains like the oval link, curb link and snake chain are other good picks for those looking for a necklace that is likely to stay in style, no matter what's currently popular. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of necklaces.
- Are pearl necklaces in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although fashion trends do come and go, pearl necklaces generally remain in style season after season. Many people prize the color and shimmer of pearl necklaces, and since they can easily be mixed and matched with casual, business and dressy attire, they are highly versatile. In recent years, even men have begun sporting pearls, with celebrities like Harry Styles and Pharrell Williams driving the trend. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of pearl necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023There are many different styles of necklaces, and each type has its own name. Ones with metal links are chain necklaces, and those featuring gemstone-set links are tennis chains or tennis necklaces. A festoon is a necklace featuring swags of beads, chains or gemstones that extend from it at various points all around its length. Necklaces that have a Y shape with a chain hanging down are lariats, and those that consist of a chain and a charm are pendant necklaces. Locket necklaces have pendants with hinged closures that allow you to stash a photograph, lock of hair or other memento inside. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023A princess-style necklace is a necklace that is around 18 inches in length. The style is one of the most commonly worn lengths of necklaces because it usually hits just below the collarbone, making it well-suited for pairing with a wide range of dresses and tops. Princess-style necklaces come in a variety of types and are especially popular for displaying pendants. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of princess-length necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What different styles of necklaces are called depends on factors such as their lengths, shapes and designs. A necklace composed of metal links is a chain, while a braided, tiered necklace is a festoon. Graduated necklaces feature gemstones or beads in various sizes arranged in a row. A lariat is a long necklace with a dangling pendant. Explore a variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Whether charm necklaces are in style can vary based on personal tastes and current trends. However, many people continue to wear charm necklaces year after year. Charm necklaces allow their wearers to record their most precious life moments in a language of gold and gemstones. The charms can represent friendships and hobbies, as well as births, graduations and anniversaries, making them enduringly meaningful. Find a variety of charm necklaces on 1stDibs.
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