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Who first wore jewelry?

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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chimento 18K Yellow Gold Italy Designer Estate 58.16 Grams Oval Dome Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Chimento Oval Dome Bead Necklace 58.16g 18K Yellow Gold 17in Italy Designer Estate 🡆 Description: Offered is an authentic and luxurious Chimento necklace, crafted in solid 18K yell...
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1990s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chimento Yellow Gold GIA Pear Ruby Diamond 10.25ctw Panther Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - Natural Inclusions - 8ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

CHIMENTO ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.88ct 18k gold 12.0 grams
By Chimento
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHIMENTO - 18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.88ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.75 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wi...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chimento 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Beaded Station Link Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Baltimore, MD
Chimento 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Beaded Station Link Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 22 grams Diamond: 1 round 0.02 carat natural diamond G VS1 Length: 16 inches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento necklace necklace 18kt yellow gold
By Chimento
Located in Guidizzolo, IT
Chimento 18K yellow gold choker necklace: A masterpiece of Italian design and craftsmanship, this signature Chimento choker necklace expresses luxury and exclusivity in every detail....
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2010s Italian Choker Necklaces

Chimento: L’Eleganza Intrecciata dell’Oro Italiano
By Chimento
Located in Guidizzolo, IT
Questo bracciale Chimento in oro giallo 18 carati è un simbolo di raffinatezza e lusso, pensato per la donna che desidera un gioiello che esprima eleganza senza tempo. Con la sua car...
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2010s Italian Modern Bracelets

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