Pietra Dura Necklaces
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Marble
Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Center Tables
Agate, Belgian Black Marble
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s French Bustiers
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Evening Gowns
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Pearl, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Gold, Yellow G...
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Antique 1870s Italian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Malachite, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Baroque Revival Center Tables
Marble
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Silver
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Pietra Dura Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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 pietra dura stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pietra dura stone is a term for inlaying items with colored stones, such as agate, jade, jasper, topax, onyx and alabaster. In Italian, "pietra dura" literally translates to "hard stone." You'll find a selection of pietra dura decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
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