Russian Fabergé Art Nouveau Silver Pendant
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
the Fabergé workshop. The pendant is modelled in the Art Nouveau style, featuring a sculptural female
Antique Early 1900s Russian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Russian Fabergé Art Nouveau Silver Pendant
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
the Fabergé workshop. The pendant is modelled in the Art Nouveau style, featuring a sculptural female
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k yellow gold pendant in art nouveau style with front flower decorted with sapphire and
Antique Russian Pearl Diamond Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Russian Imperial era antique pendant necklace was made between 1908 and 1917. The
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Large Art Nouveau Antique Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This very large ornate 14K gold locket pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste of the
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Karl Fabergé Art Nouveau 84 Zolotniki Silver Diamond Pendant
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
An exquisite and rare Art Nouveau pendant made by famed Russian Imperial jeweller Karl Fabergé
Diamond, Silver
Rare Art Nouveau Burmese Spinel Diamond Antique Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian Imperial Court and Tsar Nicholas II. The pendant is finely crafted in matte platinum (front) and
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Polychrome Dot Design Russian Silver
Located in New York, NY
some of them! The pendant is hallmarked 88 for the Russian Silver content. There are maker's marks on
Enamel, Silver
Rose Quartz Egg Basket Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Hjalmar Armfelt Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique hand carved Rose Quartz Easter Egg in a Silver Gilt Basket pendant or
Quartz, Silver
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau and early Art Deco styles. The pendant is embellished with 51 Russian demantoids. Marked
Garnet
Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Russian hand carved Black Jade Owl Easter Egg Pendant or Charm in 84 Silver. The pendant
Jade, Black Jade, Silver
$3,300
W 1.07 in D 0.32 in L 1.78 in
Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with engraved floral ornament
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold. Delicate hand-engraved ornament
14k Gold
Alexey Denisov-Uralsky Signed Ural Emerald Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Exceptional Russian Diamond-Set Gold, Platinum and Emerald Pendant Necklace by "Alexey
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
An Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed
14k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Earrings And Pendant Gold Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian set of earrings and pendant decorted with lotus flower in oxdized white gold and
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Two-Color Gold Demantoid Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908. This elegant Art Nouveau era rose and green 14K gold pendant
Garnet
Antique Russian Art Nouveau Jeweled Rock Crystal Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
with an Art Nouveau flower, the two flower heads of which are embellished with a green demantoid and a
Rock Crystal
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. This large Art Nouveau floral motif pendant is crafted in
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Gold Pendant Old-Cut Diamonds Ruby, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Russian Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pendant ornamented with Old-cut Diamonds Ruby. Very thin and hollow
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 A 14k matte and polished rose gold antique Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau Russian Aquamarine Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant rose and green gold Art Nouveau pendant features grayish blue various cut aquamarines
Aquamarine
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Chalcedony Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
chalcedony egg pendant is accented in Art Nouveau taste with two gold branches embellished with rose cut
Chalcedony
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
. Height - 1 3/4 in. (4,4 cm) Width - 1 3/8 in. (3,7 cm) The pendant / brooch comes in a fitted brown
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 a 14K gold pendant of an openwork floral design set with
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Jeweled Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1900 14K gold, 14 Russian Uralian demantoids, 6 sapphires, 4 opals, 44 rose-cut diamonds
Antique Russian Imperial Gold Diamond Egg Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Imperial Russian jewelled gold & diamond egg pendant, nicely crafted in an openwork and
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Chrysolite Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 This elegant Art Nouveau era pendant is crafted in polished
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Gold Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tsar Nicholas II era antique Russian gold locket pendant was made in St. Petersburg between
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Garnet Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Nouveau taste as a stylized flower. The pendant is embellished with sparkling bright apple green Russian
Garnet
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid & Baroque Pearl Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
green Russian demantoid garnets and a beautiful baroque pearl. This delicate Art Nouveau pendant was
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Ruby Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 A 14K gold floral brooch / pendant is embellished with 27
Art Nouveau Russian Jeweled Gold Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
A superbly modeled and well crafted large greenish yellow gold locket with a silky smooth surface, a pair of diamond-set flowers, and raised wavy border. 56 zolotniks gold standard (...
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid and Enamel Pendant/Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Pendant/Brooch with a central Russian Demantoid accentuated by Pearls and
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Two-Color Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The pink gold pendant / brooch is designed as a stylized grapevine with chased green gold leaves
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H 1.65 in W 1.1 in D 0.59 in L 1.26 in
Ethiopian Opal Nugget Silver Pendant Raw Uncut Polychrome Neon Yellow Green Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural opal nugget opal origin - Ethiopia stone weight - 50 carats
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Chrysoprase Gold Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace Natural High Quality Green Gemston
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold pendant with natural chrysoprase (original mining - Kazakhstan) chrysoprase measurements
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Siberian Amethyst Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908. 14K gold Art Nouveau pendant of an openwork floral design
Amethyst
FABERGE Art Nouveau Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate Art Nouveau egg pendant by Peter Carl Faberge. The egg is covered with a fine soft
Sold
H 0.94 in W 0.39 in L 0.59 in
Fire Opal 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Fiery Red Natural Mexican Gem Healing Power
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural fire opal opal origin - Mexico stone measurements - 0.39 x
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Demantoid Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 An antique Russian 14k rose gold question mark
Art Nouveau Heart Locket Pendant, Moscow 1899-1908
Located in Chicago, IL
An Antique Russian Art Nouveau Locket Pendant. A polished yellow gold heart shaped locket is
Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau taste.The flower is made of silver and set with six brilliant cut diamonds and numerous
Diamond
Antique Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made between 1908 and 1917 An antique Russian gold pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a
Amethyst
Antique Art Nouveau Tourmaline Demantoid Spinel Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made in Kazan between 1899 and 1908 The 14K gold pendant of an Art Nouveau floral
Garnet, Tourmaline
Art Nouveau Antique Demantoid Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, circa 1910 This elegant antique Art Nouveau pendant is crafted in silver topped 14K gold
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made between 1908 and 1917 A wavy floral Art Nouveau style green and rose gold pendant
Diamond
Sold
H 1.65 in W 1.1 in D 0.59 in L 1.26 in
Ethiopian Opal Silver Necklace Raw Uncut Polychrome Neon Yellow Gem Crystal Root
Located in Berlin, DE
Sterling silver pendant with natural opal nugget opal origin - Ethiopia stone weight - 50 carats
Opal, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14K Yellow Gold Russian pendant set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Green Demantoid Garnets
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Russian Pre Revolution Gold & Enamel Egg Pendant
By Alexander Razsadin
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, Circa: 1910 14K yellow gold and Enamel Egg Pendant, bearing the Pre Revolution 14K Gold
14k Gold
Antique Russian Heart Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 A puff heart charm pendant is made of a polished 14K rose
Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Enamel Pendant c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique gold, plique-a-jour enamel and rose cut diamond pendant engraved on the back: 31.XII
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Two-Color Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A Russian Art Nouveau demantoid garnet, spinel and two-color gold floral pendant. The green and
Garnet, 14k Gold
Carl Faberge Neo-Russian Style Enameled Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
kokoshnik, a traditional Russian head-dress worn by women and girls) with an openwork flying stork caring a
14k Gold
Belle Epoque Antique Demantoid Tourmaline Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 A 14K rose and green gold openwork pendant in Russian
Carl Faberge Daisy Locket Pendant 1908-1917
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
with two miniature picture frames. The back of the cover is struck with 84 zolotnik old Russian silver
Silver & Enamel Egg Pendant by Carl Faberge
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Egg Pendant set with a Pearl, this piece bears the 84 silver
Sterling Silver
Russian Primtemps Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 14k, Russia. Get your star child groove on in Imperial Russian style, this Art Nouveau
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Faberge Antique Russian Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Gold Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1904 and 1908. This small Faberge egg pendant depicts a flower on
Enamel
Sold
W 0.9 in L 1.5 in
Ruby Chick In Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Albert Holmstrom Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Russian Chick in Easter Egg with Ruby Eyes pendant or charm in Silver
Ruby, Silver
Antique Russian O.F. Kurlukov Egg Enamel Pendant 56 Gold 14K Silver/3.89gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1884 - 1916. Body in
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
By Feodor Lorie
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian gold standard and workmaster's initials the interior fitted with two miniature picture frames
Diamond, Sapphire
Antique Russian K. Faberge Passover Egg Pendant Jade solid 56 /14K Gold / 5.2 gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1917. Body
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
stylized flower in Art Nouveau taste embellished with old rose-cut diamonds, two rubies and two blue
Antique Russian Plique a Jour Virgin Mary Religious Pearl 18K Gold Pendant
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
the pendant. There is a Russian gold hallmark in the bail 88 with a makers mark. The back of the
Pearl, 18k Gold
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.57 in
Russian Imperial-era Gold Turquoise Diamond Locket, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian 14k yellow gold locket from St. Petersburg, circa 1900 was created during the
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 01 burgundy backless tie neck midi maxi slim line dress XS-S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2001. This dress is an incredibly rare version of Look 5 from the runway, in full length burgundy, a version that is virtually impos...
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
$744Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion house Worth and retailed at their London boutique on Grosvenor Street. The quality a...
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a portrait neckline, fitted "princess" seaming, 3/4 sleeves and a faux Empire waist tr...
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair. This is one o...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Archival SS 1991 Spectacular Coat Dress Swing Overcoat
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Absolutely spectacular Canework / Cannage Coat. Christian Dior SS 1991 Collection, numbered archival piece. Famously worn on the Runway and fe...
Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND SHAPE AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SCROLL AND BEADED NEC...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.