Vintage Brass Sacred Bull Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage brass sacred bull necklace is a powerful statement piece steeped in symbolism and
Late 19th Century Antique Brass Necklace Chain
Brass
Vintage Brass Sacred Bull Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage brass sacred bull necklace is a powerful statement piece steeped in symbolism and
Brass
$2,110
D 1 in Dm 5 in L 15 in
Antique Venetian RareArchimedeSegusoStyle HandblownGlass Links&Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
reflections, that are supported by brass findings and unusual ecru glass links that form a chain. The
Brass
$4,660
W 1.5 in D 1 in Dm 5.5 in L 17 in
Couture 1920s CocoChanelEra Rousselet Pearlescent Pendants SilverChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
silver chain necklace is made in the unique chunky style of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel that she introduced
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff
Located in New York, NY
Super long Victorian mourning chain of french jet, which also was possibly used as a muff or
Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
Super Long Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain in super long length. Clasp allows chain to be wrapped multiple
Brass
Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Located in New York, NY
tassel is formed with bakelite, filigree trim and brass ball chains. 82" length. Pendant 5.5" x 1.75
Brass
KineticPuppetStringsPinocchio GoldTexturedChainLink3Strand Necklace, c.1938
Located in Chicago, IL
unsigned pre-WWII yellow-gold-gilt brass necklace with elegant draping chains features a three-inch-long
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
ben-amun 24K Gold-Plated Coin Chain Necklace
By Ben Amun
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 24K gold-plated brass Adjustable lobster clasp fastening Hand made in New York City, USA
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Early 1900s Book Chain and Topaz Faceted Glass Pendant/Brooch Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
converted to a pendant. It is hanging from a brass book chain necklace with a watch chain clasp. The
Base Metal, Brass
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Lovely chunky
Silver, Brass
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994; Gold Plated Brass and Leather; Cord
Brass
1920s Citrine Yellow Glass Bead and Brass Necklace
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s citrine yellow glass bead and brass filigree necklace with bead and chain fringed
Antique Victorian star link chain necklace, Gilt brass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique gilt brass fancy link chain necklace. This chain has hollow box links each
Brass
Antique Victorian Star punched long chain necklace, Gilt brass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique gilt brass fancy link chain necklace. This chain has hollow box links each
Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian gilt brass Albert chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Victorian era gilt brass Albert chain. A chunky curb link chain with a dog clip
Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian gold plated longuard chain necklace, rolo link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Victorian era longuard chain necklace. This is a rolo link long chain, gold
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Victorian longuard chain necklace, Gold plated, Curb link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Victorian era longuard chain necklace. This is quite a chunky curb link long
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
Dm 1.25 in L 48.6 in
Antique Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain Brass Sovereign Coin Holder Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique gold gilt metal long guard chain with dog clip, and featuring an attached brass sovereign
Brass, Gilt Metal
Sold
W 3.09 in L 2.06 in
Art Deco Large Celluloid Hand Painted Religious Portrait Pendant and Brass Chain
Located in London, GB
Art Deco large celluloid pendant on a long brass belcher chain. Featuring a beautiful hand painted
Antique Chains Gilt Brass Necklace Vintage Jewelry Longuard Chain Charm Holder
Located in London, GB
The queen of all chains, the longuard chain is both stylish and incredibly useful. This is a lovely
Brass, Gilt Metal
Long Guard Chain with Faceted Gilt Brass Links Edwardian Necklace
Located in London, GB
long gilt brass example with beautifully faceted links. End to end the necklace measures 72cm. It can
Brass
Sold|$5,770
W 1 in L 2.5 in
Couture ElsaSchiaparelli France Depose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan Bird Brooch 1938
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually decorated with small partridge feathers like the yellow-gold gilt necklace commissioned by Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) that is featured on the front-and-back covers and c...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$18,500
W 2.25 in D 1 in Dm 5 in L 14 in
MaisonGripoix CocoChanel France Glass IntricateGiltBronzeChain BibNecklace, 1939
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel commissioned Parisian Maison Gripoix in the 1930s to fabricate this elegant handmade drop-chain choker necklace for one of her couture clients. In the ...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze
$5,770
W 1.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique 12 RockCrystals Gilt Bronze Caged Ring MedievalStyle Amuletic Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
$8,200 / set
W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Couture CocoChanel Iribe MadeInFrance WiredPearl&Glass BrassClipEarrings, c1928
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped "Made In France" on antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-cli...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
$150,000
W 2.17 in D 0.99 in L 1.97 in
Couture ChanelVerdura Byzantine GoldCircleRope Gems PurpleHeart Medallion, c1932
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art Deco period when Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was at her peak as a Parisian couture designer in the early 1930s and working closely with her favorite jewelry parurier Fulco...
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tonal amythest glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The glass links have interior metal wi...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Triple Strand GRIPOIX Necklace, 1988
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone triple strand necklace featuring faux pearls and MAISON GRIPOIX green and red glass beads. CHANEL jewelry creator director : VICTOIRE DE CASTELLAN...
Gilt Metal
$8,200 / set
W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
ArtDeco CoutureCocoChanel lribe MadeInFrance WiredPearl&Glass Earrings, c1928
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-client ensembles, "Made In France" was stamped on their a...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Victorian Garnet Bracelet Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique 1880 Garnet Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS EARLY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET BRACELET WITH FLOWER FLORETS OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS WITH A FLOWER MOTIF CLASP OF THE HIGH...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
$15,780 / set
H 13 in W 1.5 in D 0.13 in Dm 9 in L 26 in
Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's earliest fashion motifs of camellias, hearts, and topaz are combined in this Art-Deco period tightly silk-strung metallic-glass couture set of a mixed-bead ...
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
$1,800
W 1.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 26 in
ArtDeco German BakeliteGreenBall GoldRinged Pendants ChainLink Necklace, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely made in Germany during the Art Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-gree...
Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
$10,250 / set
D 1.25 in Dm 2 in
Couture Schiaparelli Gripoix Baretti Glass FauxSapphires&Pearls Parure, c1938-49
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French Maison Gripoix-fabricated faux-sapphire-topped-pearl glass cluster brooch and clip-earrings set dates to around WWII, when Parisian fashion designer Elsa Schiapar...
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
$18,720 / set
Dm 1.75 in
Couture CocoChanel LinaBaretti BlackCamellias PaveCrystals YellowGold Set, c1930
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Art-Deco period, this signed French couture set of yellow-gold pave-crystal brooch and earrings is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$8,200 / set
W 0.6 in D 0.79 in L 0.99 in
Couture French CocoChanel Rousselet Lampwork Glass Floral Earrings, 1925-30
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked "Made In France" on their antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel since 1924, these early-handcraf...
Brass
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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