South Sea and Freshwater Pearl Necklaces with Mystery and Diamond-Set Clasps
Located in New York, NY
Two nesting strands of South Sea and freshwater pearls consisting of 61 and 65 pearls, respectively, in white, yellow, pink, and lavender tones, with two mystery clasps and an 18k go...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Outstanding Jade Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jade Beads Necklace composed of 32 Jade Beads approximately 9.3mm inter-spaced with 18k Gold Beads, approximately 9.7-9.9mm, suspending a circular Jade disc, necklace compl...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Strand Cultured Pearl Two Strand Necklace Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Cultured pearl necklace set with 7.5 to 8mm pearls. 17 Inch and 19 Inch necklaces, both with mystery clasps that allow them to be worn separately, together as a two-strand necklace o...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful strand of large Tahitian pearls with lovely luster
Located in New Orleans, LA
The closure on the necklace is an invisible mystery clasp which when closed is virtually invisible.
YVEL Large Baroque Pearl Necklace Solid Gold Mystery Set Yellow Sapphire Clasp
By Yvel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square French Cut - Mystery Invisible Set - Fiery Golden Orangy Yellow Color Material: String w/ Solid 18k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 143.7 Grams...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jorg Heinz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Mystery Sphere Magic Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This lovely 15 inch pastel-hue pearl strand features his proprietary unique mystery sphere clasp, inter-changible by the three position click of the 18 karat gold shell which gives t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Tonga 42 Inch Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
By emma Quist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous combination is finished with a mystery clasp allowing the necklace can be worn as a single, long strand or doubled and even tripled around the neck, by utilizing the my...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl
Round Cultured Freshwater Pearl Blue Sapphire Bead Diamond Rondelle necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Sophisticated Classic Design uniting the classic pearl with 2 precious stones. Has a mystery clasp to finish it off.
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Two Strands of White Freshwater Baroque Pearls
Located in New York, NY
These very high luster pearls have 2 mystery clasps to connect them into 1 long strand or they can nest together as 16.5" and 18.5" to be worn short as a double strand or 35" long as...
Freshwater Pearl
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W 0.04 in L 15.36 in
250 Carat Black Diamond Bead Choker Necklace with Garnet Clasp in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Each bead is different, but they're all roughly 8mm in size, weighing about 4.5 carats apiece. The box-shaped mystery clasp is an amazing piece of gemsetting.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Freshwater Pearl and Amethyst Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
The necklace measures approximately sixteen (16) inches long and is complete with a twin ring mystery clasp.
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opera Length Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This fantastic necklace features 36 pearls ranging in length from 13-24mm and is completed by an invisible mystery clasp. It can be worn long or as a double choker.
Cultured Pearl
Akoya Pearl Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Rondells w Mystery Clap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The piece is expertly finished with a mystery clasp. New old stock. In Gift Box.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Strand Turquoise Pyrite Bracelet Georgian Turquoise Garnet Clasp
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
To add just a touch of additional mystery, the back of this clasp has been engraved and includes the date of 1864.
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
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W 0.6 in L 16.25 in
Rare Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Necklace w/ Mabe Pearls – 1981
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The necklace measures 16.25 inches in length and is secured with a mystery screw ball clasp, a signature touch of Tiffany's craftsmanship.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic retro link bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A classic 14 kt pink and yellow gold retro link bracelet with a mystery clasp
Chalcedony, Coral and Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace
Located in Southampton, NY
This sharp and stylish Forties necklace features deeply hued coral beads alternating with larger ones made from chalcedony and rock crystal, and is held closed by a clean and elegant...
Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal
Long Cultured Pearl Necklace with Detachable 18 Karat Gemstone Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
This long cultured pearl necklace can be worn with the 18 karat gemstone linked bracelet attached or separately using "invisible/mystery" style threaded clasps. Single strand of pear...
Iolite, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with our tear drop South Sea cultured Pearl Diamond platinum dangle earrings. Each earring features a luminous teardrop-shaped pearl, renowned for ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$704Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 17.5 in
9-10mm Candy Pastel Multi-Color Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our 18-inch 9-10mm Multi-color Pink Peach White Round Pearl Necklace, a beautifully hand-knotted accessory that adds a touch of sophistication and style to both men's and...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Certified Jadeite Jade 38.51 Carats & Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Cream Pearl 3 Row Choker Quality Pearls with Center Dangle pearl Adjustable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quality Luster Three Row Choker pearls With Dangle center Adjustable Length approx - 12.5 - 14.5 Metals are Yellow and or White Alloy Lobster Lock with extension for adjustable Pearl...
Pearl
Light Green Jade Bangle
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Product Details: HKJSL Certificate Number: SJ 239222 Outer 8.57cm Inner 6.42cm Thickness 10.80mm Weight 70.36g Transparency: Translucent Color: Green and white Infrared Spectrum: No...
Jade
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Yoko London Baroque Natural Colour Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring large rare, natural colour Baroque shaped pink Freshwater ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Freshwater Edison Dark Pink Pearl Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Indulge in the timeless beauty of this exquisite dark pink metallic shade Edison pearl necklace. Measuring 17.5 inches (44.5 cm), this elegant piece features pearls ranging from 11.5...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Cartier 1.55 Carat Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier Trinity rolling ring features three intertwined 18k yellow gold bands set all the way around with approximately 1.55 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Each band i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Yoko London Tahitian, South Sea and Pink Freshwater Pearl Rope Necklace
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A playful necklace by Yoko London, featuring an array of Tahitian, Golden and White South Sea and Pink Freshwater pearls combined into a delightful long style that can be wrapped aro...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
$3,952
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
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.