Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Bow Necklace Ruby Weight: approximately 3.05 carats Diamond Weight: approximately 2.36 carats Measurements: 18" long Metal Type: 14 & 18 karat white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Art Deco necklace showcasing a fabulous open design with interlocking ovals.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Negilgee Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sweet and stylish negligee necklace taken from the Art Deco era. This platinum piece features an infinity motif at the centre adorned with rich pinky red rubies and a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique necklace taken from the Art Deco era. This platinum piece features a square calibrated ruby halo pendant at the centre boasting a perfectly matched striking red...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Negligeé Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite negligeé necklace showcasing the elegance of Art Deco design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,987
Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Artigianale
Located in Roma, RM
750‰ gold pendant with a refined and contemporary design, featuring an elegant teardrop shape that stands out for its balance and harmony. In the center shines a large synthetic ruby...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Filigree Platinum Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Period: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stones: Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Pendant Measurements: 1.5 x 0.75 inches (38.1 x 19.1 mm) Chain Length: 18 inches (45.7 cm) T...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco diamond ruby star sapphire platinum charm necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in platinum during the 1930s, this necklace embodies the geometric sophistication and artistic detail of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco diamond ruby platinum 14k white gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delicate Art Deco necklace showcases a refined composition of 3 rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.02 carat, offering a subtle antique shimmer with H color and I clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Necklace with 75.00 Rubies & 8.28ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A magnificent necklace in Art Deco design, so stunning, a very adorable and refined style, a gorgeous piece of art., by Italian designer.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pearl Ruby and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Platinum Pendant Necklace, the pendant with each section being individually attached and articulated measures 1 1/2 inches in length and is set with Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ross Pennell Art Deco Untreated Burma Ruby Necklace, 6.30 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking in both elegance and rarity, this refined necklace centers a floating oval briolette cut Burmese ruby weighing 6.30 carats, a gemstone prized for its vivid color and excepti...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,326Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Citrine Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Citrine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Flower Pendant Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant flower pendant necklace is crafted in 18K gold and features a beautiful design that combines classic charm with refined detail. At the heart of the pendant lies a vivid ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 14k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true embodiment of opulence and art deco elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Radiant Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Spectacular Coomi necklace crafted in 20K yellow gold showcasing Ruby weighing approximately 21.44cts and brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.55cts, inspired by Art Deco ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bar Necklace.
Located in San Francisco, CA
WOW!!! I LOVE this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Necklace! Perfect on it's own, or stacked with other pieces, it really brings some antique drama to any outfit. Crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cut Necklace 16.50ct Art Deco
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of Modern Elegance, a striking Ruby Solitaire diamond modern, Art Deco/ Contemporary, Choker Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Amethyst Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Amethyst Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style We pay for shipping and duties Natural Ruby - 45 Carats Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Art Deco Butterfly Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant two-tone butterfly pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with vibrant gemstones. The butterfly’s eyes feature two medium pink rubies, adding a soft yet striki...
Ruby
$1,421Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond and Ruby Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This art deco drop necklace is crafted in 12k yellow gold and platinum, featuring diamonds totaling approximately 0.94 carats accented by vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.57 Carat Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Art Deco Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,705Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Faux Moonstone, Ruby and Enamel Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Faux Moonstone, Ruby and Enamel Necklace from the 1930's.
Rhodium, Enamel
Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Necklace Antique Art Deco Belle Epoque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A RARE NATURAL RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL ART DECO TO BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
$11,368Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...
Red Ruby 48.40 Carats 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Long Links Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 48,40 karats Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Links Beaded Sautoir Necklace.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Military Pendant — Diamond and Ruby
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A rare and captivating piece of history, this authentic Art Deco rectangular pendant / charm (circa 1920) is a spectacular find for lovers of figurative and military-inspired antique...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 0.47 TCW Diamond & Ruby Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 83.4 Grams Stone: Pearl (6.6 - 9.8 mm), Ruby (0.32 ct.), 0.47 TCW Diamond (0.005-0.02 ct.) Length: 16 Inches Metal: Platinum ITEM #: BR-1422-101124-12
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
$1,701Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace length is 42cm. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection of three strand of old, antique,baroque shaped,cultured saltwater Pearls, lovely gra...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clasp, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond and platinum clasp, with an oval faceted Burma ruby in the centre, with a diamond set surround, comprising three, graduating baguette-cut diamonds, in chann...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20.50 Carat Aqua Diamond Ruby Art Deco Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco Cats Eye Aqua, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. 20.50 cabochon natural cats eye Aqua with a 14k rose gold bail, accented with 3 transitional cut diamonds and 7 squar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Collier
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning Art Deco diamond and ruby collier, crafted in 18k white gold, weighing 48.2 g. Set with approximately 7 ct of diamonds and a natural ruby of around 4 ct. Please note that ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style diamond ruby target platinum 14k white gold pendant necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco style pendant necklace showcases a refined target design centered around an old European cut diamond accompanied by two rose cut diamonds totaling approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Onyx Pendant Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
It is embedded in a three-dimensional setting with faceted rubies and round diamonds. The star-like design is emphasized by custom cut black onyx, lending the necklace a distinct art...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
10.17 Carat Natural Aqua Ruby Diamond 14k Rose Gold Retro Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Retro Art Deco handmade hinged pendant in 14k rose and white gold. 10.17 emerald step cut aquamarine accented with four rubies and 6 round diamonds, white gold under the dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Onyx, Diamond, and Ruby Drop Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Strikingly elegant with a bold vintage flair, this Art Deco–inspired necklace is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a dramatic interplay of onyx, diamonds, and ruby.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.78 Carat Emerald Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Retro 1940's Emerald diamond and ruby pendant. Green natural emerald slice in 14k rose gold, with 3 single cut diamonds and 3 square cut rubies in a rose gold hinged bail. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Black Onyx Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This black onyx, ruby and diamond pendant necklace, crafted in 18k white gold in an Art Deco style.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and untreated with Amethyst shaded top and natural mineral inclusions including a liquid fill...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald 14kt Gold Delicate Link Choker Necklace Jewelry Art Deco
Located in Jaipur, IN
The piece centers on a row of baguette-cut stones, including sparkling white diamonds flanked by deep red rubies and vivid green emeralds. The necklace is a refined statement of colo...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and diamond pendant art deco 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond cluster pendant 18K white gold Composed of ruby and diamonds art deco pendant in 18k white gold Ruby natural gemstone total weight 0.45ct round cut Diamond solitaire...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold Composed of ruby and diamond cluster jewellery set in 18k white gold. 0.90ct Ruby natural gemstone and diamond cluster stud and ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Opal Diamond and Ruby Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive opal, 0.85 carat diamond and 0.15 carat natural ruby, Art Deco style platinum pendant; part of our diverse gemstone estate jewelry collections. This ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ruby & Diamond Pendant #19854
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified- This spectacular 14K rose gold pendant features 46 antique cut diamonds and 15 natural round cut rubies set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Emerald Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A strand of Ruby and Emerald beads, made in to a necklace with silver clasp. Total 171 carats. Length...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Art Deco 1.64ct Ruby & 1.89ct Diamond Octagonal Pendant, 18ct Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Statement Ruby & Diamond Octagonal Pendant — 18ct White Gold A commanding Art Deco–inspired pendant with a strong Chinois influence, built around a spectacular natural ruby and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,269Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.23 carats with Diamond 2.77 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 49.0cm Total Weight: 19.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.