Vintage Large Oval Clear Crystal Necklace, Open Back, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The shape is oval and reminds me of the necklaces that Anna Wintour always wears. This would look lovely worn on its own or mixed and matched with fine or any other accessory that yo...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Blue and Clear Crystal Choker Necklace, Open-Back, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The shape is oval and round, reminding me of the necklaces that Anna Wintour often wears. This would look lovely worn on its own or mixed and matched with fine or other costume.
Mixed Metal
Anna Wintour Antique Style Lab CZ Diamond Cut Sterling Costume Jewelry Necklace
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Anna Wintour Antique Style Lab CZ Diamond Cut Sterling Costume Jewelry Necklace.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.33 in W 0.33 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.25 in L 15.7 in
Vintage Purple Open Back Crystal Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The shape is an oval shape and reminds me the necklaces that Anna Wintour always wears. This would look lovely worn on its own or mixed and matched with fine or other costume.
Mixed Metal
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Amethyst Collet Set Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
These necklaces are highly sought after as they style of stacking them with other necklaces has been popularized by Anna Wintour.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian 82 Cttw. Kyanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K/925
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the epitome of luxury with our Victorian 82 Cttw. Kyanite, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Choker Necklace. This opulent piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design, blendin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,700Sale Price|43% Off
L 16 in
Hans Myhre Norway Scandinavian Modernist Guilloche Enamel Gold PL Silver Suite
Located in Eagan, MN
This Hans Myhre Modernist Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Silver Necklace Gilt Sterling Silver Suite including Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, and Brooch. The set is just gorgeous! It is ...
Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Red Enamel Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold classic earrings, designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, adorned with red enamel top. The earrings measure 0.75" in diameter. Marked: Tiffany & Co, S...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Two Turquoise 'Vintage Alhambra' Necklaces. This pair of necklaces each has ten motifs, turquoise plaques, all set in 18k white gold along with the chain (Fre...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage JAPAN gold faux turquoise designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JAPAN • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer runway bracelet MEASUREMENTS • 7.25" long, 0.63" wide CONDITION • very good vintage condition with mini...
Exceptional 1950s Vintage Black Silk Taffeta Hi - Lo Dress w/ Rosettes and Lace
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 50s vintage strapless silk taffeta architectural hi-lo asymmetrical dress! Features hand-sewn rosettes throughout the front and back. Black silk chiffon lace flower appli...
Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace, floral, Flapper length
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace. This is a long, Flapper length necklace, constructed from rows and rows of tiny, hand strung glass beads in green, pink, bla...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Edwardian Star Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian star-sapphire and diamond drop pendant, consisting of an oval star-sapphire estimated to weigh 9.5 carats, millegrain-set in yellow gold collet, surrounded by rose-cut d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marina J. Lace Woven Choker with Aquamarine Briolettes and Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Choker by Marina J. This piece features all Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a tight Lace like design. Measuring 1.25 inches wide and 13 inches long, this Choker...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver
Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
Garnet, 18k Gold
$890Sale Price|34% Off
L 18 in
New 15 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous necklace! There are 12 pear cut amethyst stones on this statement necklace. They are 8 x 6 mm and total 15 carats. Each opal is surrounded by diamond cut white sap...
Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace A choker featuring 12 strands of cultured pearls set with diamond spacers & a center pave diamond pendant. Approximate diamond weight:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Diamond Approx 30.00 Carat Old Rose Cut Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian era hand made Diamond Necklace is made of 7-9k gold. It contains old rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 30.00 CTTW. Beautiful Floral motif. Several missing...
Diamond
Vintage Diamante Prong Set Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Mid-Size Choker, Circa 1970s. This is a 5-row choker with prong-set round stones. It is slightly rounded, which gives it a very nice fit against the neck. It will go...
Mixed Metal
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.
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