Cultured Pearl Necklace Vintage And Antique Jewellery
1660s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century European Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pink Diamond
1990s Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby
1970s American Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Retro Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1850s Unknown Early Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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1640s Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s French Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1920s British Art Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Chinese Modern Cultured Pearl Necklace Antique And Antique Jewellery
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Pearl
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.
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