Pincer-like Roman Artifact Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly unique ancient Roman artifact fashioned into a pendant with an 18 karat gold bail. The metal of this relic is soft to the touch and has a bit of whimsy as its hinge can be mo...
18k Gold, Bronze
$2,950Sale Price|25% Off
L 20 in
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Each individual piece is set in either 24k yellow gold or sterling silver. Necklace is 20 inches in length. Unique, one-of-a-kind piece of wearable history with a gorgeous assortment...
Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...
Ancient Emerald & Gold Charm Artifact Beaded Necklace with Provenance
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A true collector’s piece and wearable work of art, this necklace bridges antiquity and modern design. Artifact revitalization
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Roman Artifact Pendant (only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze geometric artifact from the Ancient Roman Empire, fashioned into a pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold bail accent. There is a marvelous deep patina that demonstrates ...
Gold, Bronze
Coomi 20 Karat Gold Ancient Artifacts Charm Necklace with Multi-Gemstones
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
ABOUT THE ANCIENT ARTIFACTS Left to right: Scythian, c. 7th-6th century BC.
White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 32 in
Artifact Mogul Estate Rock Crystal Ram Head Amulet and Garnet Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unique, one-of-a-kind, antique necklace, Amulet necklace. The Mughal (or Mogul) Empire ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 18th centuries. It consolidated Islam in Sout...
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Silver
Unique Bronze Roman Artifact as Pendant (no chain)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unique bronze artifact from the Ancient Roman Empire, fashioned into a pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold bail accent. There is a marvelous deep patina that demonstrates the age o...
Gold, Bronze
$3,350
H 0.35 in W 1.02 in L 1.58 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Greek "Taras" Artifact Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an authentic ancient Greek “Taras” coin as its centerpiece. The historic coin is framed by a halo of sparkling diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Spainish Artifact
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Fine Silver Style: Framed Coin Theme: Nuestra Senora De Atocha, Shipwreck Artifact, Spanish Galleon Coin Information Atocha 1985 TSI Number: CH4-23...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nuestra Senora De Atocha Framed Coin Pendant 14k Shipwreck Artifact
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Fine Silver Style: Framed Coin Theme: Nuestra Senora De Atocha, Shipwreck Artifact, Spanish Galleon Coin Information: Atocha 1985 TSI Number: Ch9-...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Philippine Tambourine Gold Gilt Filigree Reliquary locket Pendant necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Traditionally inspired yet strikingly wearable, this piece reflects the rich heritage of Philippine metalwork and serves as both a collectible artifact and a statement necklace. The...
Vintage Moroccan Amber Resin Berber Wedding Necklace Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bold Moroccan necklace and truly a piece of art to wear or use as a wall decorative artifact, Moroccan Berber wedding vintage necklace.
$312Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 18 in
Vintage LM Classical Mythological Theme 18K Gold Tone Link Necklace and Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
The set is finished in an exceptionally high-quality 18K to 20K gold-tone plating, showcasing a textured, matte finish that provides a deep, radiant warmth closely mimicking ancient,...
Other, Gold Plate
$279Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.45 in L 0.8 in
Miniature Antique Victorian Fob Pendant with Citrine Glass – Sourced in London
Located in Honolulu, HI
This thoughtful conversion transforms a historical artifact into a sophisticated pendant necklace, perfectly demonstrated in our styling images with a delicate chain against lace.
Citrine, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a kind piece artifact , expertly hand beaded by the skillful Maasai people.
Beads
Maison Auclert Paris Necklace with Antique Gold Etruscan Artifacts
Located in Paris, IDF
18K mat pink gold necklet set with four diamonds (0.24 carat total weight) with three gold pendants representing the heads of young ladies, Etrusco-roman art, IV th-IIIrd century B.C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in L 108 in
Pink Reborn Pearls, French Deco Artifact multi strand Lariat, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Pink Reborn Pearls, black Pearl spacers and French Deco Artifacts are elements which have been up-cycled to create this multi strand Lariat/extra long Necklace.
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
7.39 Carat Tourmaline Ancient Artifacts Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antiquity Ancient Artifacts Necklace Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold. The Necklace is made with 2.25cts Diamond, 7.39cts Tourmaline, 3.77cts Blue Topaz, 1.32cts Peridot, and 4.876cts Cit...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold
Ancient Roman Artifacts Pendant on Fire Agate Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved agate bead, Roman bronze carved tag and 22k yellow gold pendant on a fire agate beaded necklace with 22k gold hook closure. Necklace is 18 inches in le...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
KALEVALA KORU c.1960s Bronze Nordic Viking Artifact Finnish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Kalevala Koru c.1960's bronze Nordic (Viking) equestrian motif Finnish pendant necklace. Same pendant necklace as seen in the Kalevala product archives as "Pendant - 75".
Ancient Roman Bronze Intaglio Artifact, Branch Coral and Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze square artifact with carved, intaglio floral decoration (1st-3rd century AD) dangles in an organic branch coral pendant set in 22k yellow gold on an 18...
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emily Armenta 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sueno Collection Freeform Artifact Enhancer
By Emily Armenta
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Emily Armento Enhancer! This is made is 18K yellow Gold and is from her Sueno Collection! She describes it as a "free from artifact enhancer". This piece has gorgeous champa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 4.53 in W 2.37 in D 3.04 in
19th century Old Naga necklace with monkey-skull - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th-century Naga necklace with a monkey-skull pendant is a remarkable artifact that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Naga tribe in Burma.
Bone
3-Tiered Ancient Artifact & Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-tired drop pendant of mixed ancient artifacts and coin set in sterling silver, with a hand-made Native American Indian sterling silver chain. This artisan-crafted piece is co...
Silver, Bronze
Ancient Roman Carnelian and Silver Artifact 22k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved Carnelian gemstone encased in original ancient silver mounting (1st-3rd century AD), and set in custom 22k yellow gold rope design pendant. Pendant is ...
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Artifact, Opal and Turquoise Silver and 24 Karat Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Unique statement necklace featuring a variety of ancient artifacts and gemstones including Mother-of-Pearl, ancient Roman coin, antique Turquoise & Coral Tibetan bead, arrowhead, Amb...
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Turquoi...
Ancient Roman Coin 14k Gold Pendant, 337-500AD, Gold, Artifact, Charm, Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
The ancient Roman coin is set in a twisted rope, 14 karat yellow gold coin holder! The coin is an authentic Roman coin from 337-500 AD and it is amazing that it has endured through ...
Gold, Copper, 14k Gold
Ancient Coin, Artifacts, Agate and Fire Opal 3-Strand Leather Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Bohemian 3-strand dark brown leather necklace with ancient Roman bronze artifacts, ancient chalcedony and agate beads, Mexican fire opal, solid 22k yellow gold Ixthus charm, and hamm...
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Op...
Bohemian 3-Strand Leather Necklace with Ancient Coin, Artifacts, and Fire Opals
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Bohemian 3-strand black, round-stitched leather necklace with ancient Roman bronze artifacts, ancient chalcedony and agate beads, Mexican fire opal, solid 22k yellow gold Ixthus char...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Agate, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yell...
Antique Japanese Carved Amber Frog Pendant, Japanese Amber Artifact
Located in Chesterland, OH
What an absolutely amazing, very unusual antique carved amber figural frog pendant for a necklace. Japanese artifact! The color of amber is saturated tea with a cherry tint!
Amber
Chez Faouzi Custom-Made Moroccan Necklace with Shells, Beads and Artifacts
By Chez Faouzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Necklace features a conus shell along with a charming collection of Moroccan beads, shells and artifacts.
Shell, Cord, Beads
Art Deco Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings White Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
There were numerous jadeite artifacts found in tombs, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, diadems, earrings, and statues.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ciner Coin Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Ciner, signed aged artifact style coin necklace set in golden metal with rhinestone details.
Base Metal
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Eagle Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear and crisply struck image of an eagle carrying a snake in its talons is depicted on an authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin struck in the seaport city of Chalkis on th...
18k Gold
$3,940
Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, authentic, silver denarius coin from the period of the Roman Republic in 79 BCE, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired handmade ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$8,750
W 1.06 in L 7 in
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival bracelet. This is a beautiful elegant bracelet created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back the 1880. The fabulous bangle bra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$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
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
2004 Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Silk and Leather Corset Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Silk and Leather Corset Top 100% Silk, 100% Leather IT Size 40 - US 4 Inner corset New, in excellent condition
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
$4,013
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
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,134Sale Price|40% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Victorian 14K Gold Flower Brooch with Pearls & Diamonds, Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds Center Pearl measuring 10 mm 14 karat yellow gold Old European ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Diamond and Certified No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Natural, unheated Burmese pink sapphires and a halo of single-cut diamonds surround a central oval pink sapphire in this late Victorian ring. Crafted in 18K gold, the gems are set ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Fabergé Rose-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmalines
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Rose-Egg Object, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine Red Guilloche Vitreous Enamel, 51 Diamonds 4.36 ct G VS, Garnet, Pink Tourmalines The Rose-Egg Object, created in 2002, is one of...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling
Located in Northampton, MA
A luminous and dramatically scaled Georgian foiled-back rock crystal, glowing with warm golden light, crowns this extraordinary ring—an elegant marriage of authentic 18th-century cra...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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