Early 20th Century African 'Phenolic Resin' Strand of Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Bakelite beads A beautiful strand of 21 African “amber” beads measuring
Early 20th Century African 'Phenolic Resin' Strand of Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Bakelite beads A beautiful strand of 21 African “amber” beads measuring
Agate Amber African Bronze Long Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace with antique dzi agate stone antique African bronze element, amber, frozen agate bids
Agate, Amber, Bronze
19th Century African Bone, Amber and Turquoise Glass Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
an African jewelry maker. It holds bone, glass turquoise beads and a central amber. Striking and in
Amber, Turquoise, 10k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in L 21 in
LB offers Vintage Sterling Silver Peacock Buckle Tibetan Amber African Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, Peacock Pattern, Vintage belt Buckle Necklace. Large handmade ceramic African mud beads and hand painted
Amber, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 24 in
LB offers Deco style Lusterware Bakelite Tibetan ‘Amber’ African clay Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
centerpiece necklace. African hand made blue clay textured beads, Tibetan ‘Amber’ and African brass saucer
Gold-filled, Brass
Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
resin amber in jewelry-making is a traditional practice among the Berber tribes of Northern Africa
LB offers Vintage Venetian Tibetan African Resin discs Brass Handmade Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
etc. Large ‘Amber’ Discs, Mille Fiore glass tubes, African ceramic beads, and blown glass discs add
Turquoise, Brass
Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Othe...
African Nigerian Sterling Silver Butterscotch Amber Ring
Located in New York, NY
African hand made ring, from Niger. Amber cabochon .91" by .63". Size 8. Unmarked, acid tested.
Amber
20th Century African "Pillow Amber" 'Phenolic Resin' Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
“African amber” (phenolic resin) necklace by unknown designer This striking necklace is made with
Early 20th Century African 'Phenolic Resin' Bead Bracelet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Bakelite Bead Bracelet A dramatic bracelet of 13 African amber
LB offers Chunky Tribal Ethnic Beads Amber Stone Glass Wood Bone SS Nc
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Glass Venetian beads, Golden Amber, African ceramic beads, Bone beads, Stone, Vintage carved Resin
Amber, Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Large Statement Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
, Carnelian, Agate Slice, Drusy Agate, African Amber, Chalcedony in Brown, Dyed Howlite Bead in Sterling
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Crystal, Topaz, Other, Sterling Silver
$880
H 1.46 in W 0.79 in D 0.36 in Dm 0.1 in
20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 20" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace. Sho...
Jade
Superb 1930's Graduated Amber Butterscotch Beaded Choker - Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Truly exceptional Antique Amber Necklace, circa 1930. Graduated olive shaped beads, crafted from beautiful butterscotch Amber, with a 9ct Gold clasp. Length; 50cm Widest Bead; 2...
Amber, 9k Gold
$562
H 1.74 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 16.93 in
Antique French Belle Époque Silver Pendant Necklace Markasites Coloured Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The...
Silver
Amazonite Jasper Amber Dzi Long Double Long Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Amazonite Jasper Amber Dzi murrina style Long Double Long Necklace make with all antique pieces Africans and Tibetan, 84 cm long. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been...
Agate, Amazonite, Amber, Gold Plate
$176Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in L 20.5 in
LB offers multi colored carved Chinese Jade pendant necklace glass agates silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Jadeite hand carved Chinese multi colored pendant. The yummy turquoise vintage glass beads and small jadeite green beads add luster and compliment th...
Agate, Jade, Silver
$227Sale Price|30% Off
H 3 in W 1.5 in Dm 3 in L 20 in
Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage,hand painted and inlaid with crystals Bakelite centerpiece ,one of a kind necklace is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux.The centerpiece is hand painted and inlaid with sparklin...
Brass
$1,027Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Classic Italian Bochic “Capri” Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz, Emerald Cut Shape 14,00 carats Natural Multi White Topaz 4.00 carats This Ri...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$18,500
W 1.25 in L 38.5 in
Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Superb, rare natural translucent faceted Baltic amber necklace of impressive size, gem quality and color reminiscent of fine rich cognac. This necklace has been tested for natural am...
Amber
1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful early Amber Bakelite necklace. Beads graduate in size from 1.29 in or 32.63mm x.76 in or 19.50mm down to .43 inches or 11.7mm x .58 inches or 14.77mm. 30 inches long. No cl...
$480Sale Price|60% Off
W 1.5 in L 22 in
Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads,large Baroque pearls and crystal rondelles comprise this one of a kind ,handmade,ne...
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$192Sale Price|45% Off
H 2 in L 20 in
LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Square Venetian glass beads necklace with a Vintage Brass, Copper, and Silver Pendant. An Antique Enamel and Brass Italian Medallion is cente...
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
$236Sale Price|32% Off
H 7 in L 23 in
LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches Pearl Pendant Peacock Pearls Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a necklace with a hanging double Pendant of Vintage Sterling Silver disc ( with floral bouquet sterling brooch ) Large Peacock freshwater Pearls and a ...
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
$176Sale Price|41% Off
H 2.5 in L 21.5 in
LB offers a stunning Sterling Vintage Mexican and Enamel pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers an Impressive, large, Vintage, Sterling Silver Mexican, and Enamel pendant Necklace. This combination of two vintage silver brooches, one with fretwork Aztec...
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unavailable|$9,353
W 0.48 in D 0.4 in L 16.93 in
Antique High Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning and unusual Victorian necklace collar was originally intended to be worn with a locket and is a so called collar. It comes with a detachable segment from which a locket...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$210Sale Price|40% Off
H 2 in W 0.75 in Dm 2 in L 24 in
One of a kind, handmade, vintage enamel brooch and carnelian, citrine and Murano
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
From Lorraine’s Bijoux an original one of a kind,handmade,statement necklace. A vintage goldtone and enamel brooch is the centerpiece on a string of carnelian,Citrine and Venetian gl...
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
$216Sale Price|52% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 21.5 in
LB offers Vintage Sterling flower Pendant Amethyst Rose Quartz Venetian Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Double Sterling Silver Brooches ( Mexican hammered Sterling and Victorian Sterling floral ) form the pendant. Large Amethyst Round beads, Ros...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
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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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.