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Who first wore jewelry?
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 Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Chimento
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant necklace by Chimento, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a refined oval pendant centered by a natural multicolor opal, displaying vivid flashes of color. The co...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
$60,000 Sale Price
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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...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chimento Long Gold Necklace
$12,000
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Chimento 18 Karat Rose Gold Desiderio Ring with White Agate and Diamonds
By Chimento
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully designed ring by the renowned Italian jewellery brand, Chimento, combines together 18Kt rose gold, 0.28 carats of diamonds and ...
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chimento 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Motif Bangle Bracelet 32.4 Grams 8 MM 8"
By Chimento
Located in New York, NY
Signed Chimento, this 18 karat yellow gold bangle features a snake motif pattern weighing 32.4 grams. Bangle measures 8 mm, 8 inches. More Bangle Bracelets in Stock. Message for Pi...
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2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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