Renaissance Enamel Emerald & Gold Cross Pendant Late 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
pendant dates to the late 16th century and is distinguished by its cross shape, which is emphasized in the
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
William Spratling Sterling Silver Shell Crossed Hands Necklace 1951
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
chain. Dimensions: necklace 16 1/2 inches long (inner circumference 15"), ying yang 5 1/4 inches
Sterling Silver
Dimos 18k Gold Noir Byzantine Diamonds Cross
Located in Athens, GR
Noir cross in 18 karat yellow gold decorated with granulation and filigrees. The 12 diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fluer De Lys Cross Coin Pendant, 16th C French, w/ 18K
Located in Atlanta, GA
] coin is from the reign of Charles the X. It is a cross with fleur de lys, trimmed elaborately in 18
Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Victorian heart pendant, crafted in 15ct yellow gold, beautifully embodies th...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
Topaz, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 16 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Necklace Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Colombian Emerald and diamond necklace, consisting of one large approximately 16 Carat Emerald cut Colombian Emerald with round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it . ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...
Carnelian, Gold
Italian Renaissance Early 17th Century Rock Crystal & Enemal Devotional Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian Renaissance Early 17th Century Rock Crystal & Enemal Devotional Pendant Period: early 17th century Provenance: Italy Lenght: 6,5 cm Weight: 9,5 gr The early 17th century...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Styled 18k Blue Chalcedony Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This unique watch fob is a truly exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the historical influences of the Etruscan Revival movement with the elegance of precious gemstones. This sty...
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Medieval Sapphire Love Ring, English, circa 1350-1550
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire love ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in a closed back claw setting, flanked by two heart shape red stones, possibly garnets, in clos...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920 Natural Unenhanced Burmese Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace Tiara
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphires in open back claw settings, ranging from sma...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Located in London, GB
A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli, the circular micro mosaic panel depicting a multi coloured insect on white backgro...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian Gold and Enamel Memorial Skeleton Ring, circa 1731
Located in London, GB
Georgian gold and enamel memorial skeleton ring. A solid D-shape gold band featuring an elongated skeleton with stylised skull and cross bones motif on a black enamel background, eng...
Yellow Gold
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Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Italian 22kt. yellow gold pendant/brooch Micro Mosaic cross.Made in the Papal workshops , marked with the Vatican stamp of the Papal tiara with the keys of St. Peter Circa 18...
Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 46.3 Grams Stone: Sardonyx Shell Measurements: 3.45 x 135.28 x 51 mm Signed: G. Stella. ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-12 Circa 1840s. Museum Quality Cameo Tiara. This stunning ant...
Other
Medieval sapphire ring, circa 15th century.
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire ring. Set with a hexagonal table cut natural sapphire in a closed back rubover setting, to an impressive solitaire design featuring floral engraving, a solid galler...
Sapphire, Gold
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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel 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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