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Who first wore jewelry?
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Cro-Magnons were the first people to wear jewelry. Archeologists have discovered bone bracelets and necklaces produced roughly 40,000 years ago by the predecessors of Homo sapiens. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
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Chimento Gold Heart Bracelet
By Chimento
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Chimento, Italy. This delightful bracelet features yellow gold hearts framed in white gold for added visual interest. It is great worn alone, fabulous mixed with a ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Chimento Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and distinctive 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace by Chimento, showcasing a refined composition of precious gemstones in a bold yet sophisticated design. The pendant i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,400 Sale Price
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Chimento Long Gold Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chimento 18 karat necklace that is 50 inches long. It can be worn as one long chain; doubled or tripled. The circular gold beads spaced every two inches are slightly flattened - not ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Chimento Quartz Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
By Chimento
Located in Dallas, TX
Chimento Quartz Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold. The pendant measure approximately 0.75" wide, on a 24" cable chain, and has a total weight of 20.6 grams.
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chimento Tri-Color 18K Gold Necklace Bracelet and Earrings Parure Set
By Chimento
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and distinctive tri-color gold jewelry suite by Chimento, crafted in 18 karat white, rose, and yellow gold. This refined set includes a matching necklace, bracelet, and pa...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,400 Sale Price
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Chimento Two-Tone Polished 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Choker Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We absolutely love this chic choker necklace by Italian jeweler, Chimento. Since 1964, the Chimento brand has been a leader in Italian goldsmith mastery. Their creations are exquisit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold


