1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful early Amber Bakelite necklace. Beads graduate in size from 1.29 in or 32.63mm x.76 in or
1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful early Amber Bakelite necklace. Beads graduate in size from 1.29 in or 32.63mm x.76 in or
$480Sale Price|60% Off
W 1.5 in L 22 in
Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$319Sale Price|24% Off
W 0.75 in L 18 in
LB Tribal style Amber Bakelite Vintage Carnelian beads Silver necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal style vintage Bakelite and Amber beads Comprise this handmade, one of a kind necklace
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
$156Sale Price|20% Off
L 19 in
LB offers Bakelite Faceted Quartz Tibetan Amber Carnelian Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
French ‘Amber’ Bakelite curved bead, Rose colored and Golden colored large faceted Quartz Rondelles
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Steel
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 24 in
LB offers Deco style Lusterware Bakelite Tibetan ‘Amber’ African clay Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
centerpiece necklace. African hand made blue clay textured beads, Tibetan ‘Amber’ and African brass saucer
Gold-filled, Brass
Bakelite and Lucite Extra-Long Necklace Cocoa Brown, Beige and Amber
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb extra-long beaded necklace features Bakelite and Lucite beads in assorted round and
Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace
By Alexis Kirk
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning colors on this vintage Bakelite Necklace. Amber colored Bakelite with black and cream
1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from
Gilt Metal
Antique Amber Colored Bakelite and Wood - like Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Balmain, AU
Antique Amber Coloured Bakelite and and Wood - like Beaded Choker necklace with Gorgeous Ornate
Long Art Deco Cherry Amber bakelite faceted bead necklace
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Cherry Bakelite Necklace, finely Facetted large Beads, tapering to rear and double knotted
Sold
H 28.35 in Dm 1.19 in
Exceptionally Monumental Antique Art Deco Bakelite 'Cherry Amber' Necklace 1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
Exceptionally Monumental Antique Bakelite 'Cherry Amber' Necklace Looking for a truly unique
Bakelite
LB offers Vintage Silver heart Vintage clip Vintage Bakelite ‘Amber ‘ necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
crystal dress clip. The large vintage Bakelite ‘ Amber’ faceted beads enhance the pendant and the large
Carnelian, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Swirl Amber Catalin Ball necklace C Clasp. Beads measure 30.95mm down to 11.95 Mix of
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Butterscotch Amber and Vintage Bakelite necklace. Two vintage
Amber, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Sterling Coin Resin ‘Amber’ Pyrite Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite carved belt Buckle with a Sterling Silver Flora
Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Amber Butterscotch Bakelite 19" Graduated Bead Necklace 14K gold clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Bold & bright! This vintage bakelite necklace features large, chunky, graduated butterscotch
14k Gold
LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant French Bakelite Lapis Coral Turquoise Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver. This pendant is Stunning and has a string of vintage French Amber Bakelite pieces, Tibetan
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Bakelite and Amber Paste Bead Necklace and Earrings, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Bakelite and amber paste bead necklace and earrings, Tunisia A vintage necklace
Silver
Long Art Deco Cherry Amber faceted bead necklace
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Cherry Amber Colour Bakelite Facetted Necklace in tapered Beads, with the original
Art Deco Cherry amber red bakelite heavily carved necklace pendant
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, Very Rare Cherry Red Bakelite Necklace, with fantastic Pendant, very fine, pierced
Art Deco Cherry amber red bakelite heavily carved necklace pendant
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Necklace of Deep Red, pierced and heavily carved, in Roses and Leaves Pendant, hanging on
$560Sale Price|56% Off
Beautiful Polished Chunky Dramatic Real Turquoise & Red Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating lovely huge necklace is 20 1/2 inches long. It is enhanced with natural red Coral. The largest Turquoise is approximately 30mm x 24mm and the clasp is gold plated....
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Double strand Navajo pearl sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace. Six high quality stones each encased in in sterling feather and bead design against shadowbox style backgro...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,562
W 1.5 in L 17 in
5 Strand Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper Beaded Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating Persian turquoise beads with a beautiful and harmonious colour. Each individual turquois...
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
$176Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in L 20.5 in
LB offers multi colored carved Chinese Jade pendant necklace glass agates silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Jadeite hand carved Chinese multi colored pendant. The yummy turquoise vintage glass beads and small jadeite green beads add luster and compliment th...
Agate, Jade, Silver
Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Reverse Carved Bakelite Bangle from the 1930's. High quality Art Deco bracelet with sections of mango bakelite spliced with reverse carved and painted sections. Extr...
$132Sale Price|40% Off
H 2 in Dm 2 in L 18 in
LB Antique carved Mother of Pearl Chinese pendant necklace with MOP beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB hand Carved Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Happiness pendant is on offer. This lovely, delicate, stunning piece is sure to please. It has been carefully hand carved and incised t...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950's Miriam Haskell Turquoise Necklace Miriam Haskell Jewellery
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking and rare 1950's Miriam Haskell necklace, made up of a single strand of beads on a string base, is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Composed of large round...
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Necklace with turquoise beads and 18k gold 92.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold clasp with turquoise beads necklace with gold spacers - 40 cm Detailed description The necklace consists of 6 rows of turquoise beads, each with gold spacers. Three by th...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
$227Sale Price|30% Off
H 3 in W 1.5 in Dm 3 in L 20 in
Vintage Bakelite centerpiece with vintage components and coral in handmade piece
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage,hand painted and inlaid with crystals Bakelite centerpiece ,one of a kind necklace is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux.The centerpiece is hand painted and inlaid with sparklin...
Brass
Vintage 20.5" Green Malachite Beaded Necklace, Retro Style, Russia
Located in Chesterland, OH
This necklace has a length of 20.5 inches (52 cm) and features smooth barrel beads measuring 12mm x 5mm and small round beads measuring 4mm. The color of the beads ranges from deep d...
Malachite
Bakelite Bangle Wardrobe, 1930s-1950s
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful selection of Bakelite and Lucite bangles from the 1930s-1940s American.
From Bottom of Picture:
A)Root Beer Bakelite deeply carved leaves (7/8") $450
$288Sale Price|49% Off
W 1 in L 23 in
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass beads and rib...
Turquoise, Gold-filled
$3,020Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets
Located in Braintree, GB
Natural Baltic amber necklace in the form of half polished tablets, with sterling silver clasp. Hallmarked 925. Circa 1950's Dimensions - Length : 52 cm Width : 1.9 cm Weight : 80 g...
Amber, 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.
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