Unavailable|$129
1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
The Details... This necklace features a gilt metal Espiga chain. It is detailed around its centre with gilt metal and red plastic discs, wooden cylinder beads and three moss green Ba...
Gilt Metal
Unavailable|$272
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 the 1940s. It is unsigned. Condition Report: Very Good - Some wear to the cord cons...
Gilt Metal
Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls, Art Deco, Germany 1920, Bakelite, Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel from Idar-Oberstein, chrome elements with balls of red bakelite. Chain length: 42 c...
Unavailable|$559
Hattie Carnegie Bakelite Bead Set
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Green swirl bakelite signed Hattie Carnegie necklace and matching earrings. Rich tones and very good condition. 20" at the shortest first length, cascading down. Earrings measure abo...
Unavailable|$1,760
Boho Chic Vintage Moroccan Berber Collar Necklace with Tuareg Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
A beautiful Moroccan Berber collar necklace worn for wedding and celebrations. This spectacular piece dates from the early 1950s. Backed by hand-dyed Tuareg leather hand-decorated wi...
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx
Unavailable|$295
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.
Bakelite Lucite Necklace Extra Long Shape Black Yellow Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extra long Bakelite and Lucite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shape: round, olive, little square.
Multicolor Bakelite Extra-Long Necklace with CribToy Beaded Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s.
Brass
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Pearl
Bakelite and Lucite Extra-Long Necklace with Orange, Green and Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace was crafted in the 1980s with beads from the 1950s.
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl
Sold|$2,117 / item
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Neackles, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps Length 44 cm
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl
Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Tequila Pink and Gray Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round, little square, and oval.
Isadora Paris Exotic Bird Bakelite Necklace, 1980s
By Isadora Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some whimsy to your wardrobe with our amazing 1980s Isadora Paris exotic bird necklace! Crafted of a quality bakelite material in a unique red white and blue ombre color way.
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LB offers Bakelite Buckle sterling marcasite charms vintage glass Onyx necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage 40’s Bakelite Buckle inlaid with crystals with Vintage Sterling Silver and marcasite dragonfly brooch and sterling flower appliqués. This buc...
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp These baroque pearls give a more modern look to this necklace. The iridescent color reflects the spectrum of t...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps. These baroque pearls give a more modern look to this necklace. T...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Exceptionally Monumental Antique Art Deco Bakelite 'Cherry Amber' Necklace 1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
Deep Color: The dark cherry red color has the deep, warm glow so characteristic of antique Bakelite from the Art Deco era. Authentic Design: The necklace has no clasp, which contribu...
Bakelite
Cherry Red and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage bakelite bracelet! Cherry red bakelite beads accented with cream-colored carved bakelite motifs. Vintage brass tone spring ring clasp. Circa early to mid 1900s. Minim...
French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Each necklace features 27 red agate beads, carefully selected for their rich, vibrant color.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Butterscotch Vintage Beaded Bakelite Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage 1940s butter scotch Bakelite / Catalin necklace. 47 Bakelite beads ranging from 19mm x 25mm down to 7.25mm x 10.5mm Total 25 inches end to end.
LB offers Tibetan Bakelite Venetian Glass Resin Turquoise bead Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a strand of large Tibetan resin and silver beads, Bakelite Amber, Venetian vintage Mille Fiore glass beads, Seaglass blue beads, Red Resin Indian beads...
Turquoise, Stainless Steel
Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage extra long Bakelite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved round and tomato shape.
Extra Long Bakelite Necklace Sunny Summer Colors Marble Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely extra long Bakelite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shape: round, tomato, long stick and large central bead.
Sold|$875
Bakelite Bead Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite lariat in tones of green, caramel and amber. Can be worn as a belt as well. Great summer colors made to look like organics. 44" Long, Largest Bead 1.75" x 1". 1930...
Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 20" - 23" length (adjustable) - Butterscotch Bakelite disc bead measures 2" in diameter - Wood disc bead...
Bakelite Galalith Necklace Extra Long Shape Black & White Carved Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely extra long Bakelite and Galalith necklace. Mix and match of two early plastic material: Bakelite and Galalith or casein (also called French Bakelite).
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Extra Long Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Warm Fall Colors Marble Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in round, oval, and tomato shapes, some with carving.
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklaces, Baroque Pearl, with Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Lapis Lazuli Pearls, Bakelite Multi-Strand Necklace. Baroque Pearls Bakelite Claps
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl
Cherry red Bakelite Art Deco faceted necklace, graduated beads, antique
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Glamorous Art Deco faceted cherry red Bakelite necklace, featuring graduated beads connected by metal links in excellent condition.
Bakelite and Lucite Necklace Extra Long Shape Black, White and Apple Green Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. Assorted beads in various shapes: round, tomato, long stick, and oval, some with a pattern.
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 bakelite beads on a sturdy vintage knotted string.
14k Gold
Coral and 18 Carats Pink Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 3 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chunky Bakelite Jade & Onyx Beaded Necklace With Silk Tassel By Miriam Haskell
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Important and rare piece - 32" beaded necklace - 7" tassel drop - Black Onyx-colored Bakelite beads - Carved faux Jade barrel beads - Gold tone accents - Blac...
Sold|$1,250
Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace, 6 strands with pave rondels accents.
Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads from the 1970's. Oversized mottled brown bakelite egg shaped beads are used for this imposing necklace.
Gilt Metal
Lanvin End of Day Green Bakelite Beads
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin End of Day Green Bakelite Beads from the 1970's. Oversized mottled green bakelite egg shaped beads are used for this imposing necklace.
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 materials.
Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie double strand beads of shocking pink iridiscent pearl, amber and pearlized pale blue bakelite. Excellent condition. 1950's USA. L 25" L 22", clasp .75"
Gilt Metal
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Orange and White Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace features assorted beads in various carved shapes: round, tomato, and stick.
Extra Long Bakelite Lucite Necklace Warm Orange Yellow Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved shapes: round, tomato, ovoid and small square some with a pattern.
Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chunky artisan multi-strand colorful statement necklace - the necklace features seven strands beaded in round and faceted black architectural beads which are accented by an explosio...
Crewneck Necklace Baroque Pearls Morganites Pink Sapphires Bakelites
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace assembled by alternative way for more light and shine. Pink bakelite clasp. Circles in pink gilt metal crimped with pink sapphires. Easy to close and very secure.
Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate
One of a kind , carved, vintage, carnelian Chinese pendant with Bakelite beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Bakelite beads make up the strand from which it hangs..Small brass spacer beads and Tibetan brass bead enhance the beads.
Brass
Midcentury Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace
Located in valatie, NY
The 3 piece pendant is bakelite in a silver sandwich. The necklace is made of Bakelite coral colored beads and 2 silver beads suspended by an adjustable sterling silver chain.
Sterling Silver
LB offers a Dramatic French Bakelite and Red Coral Stunning necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers Dramatic, French 80’s Bakelite and Chinese Red Coral , one of a kind, handmade necklace.
Coral, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely necklace of graduated Beads of end of the day Bakelite in rich hues of reds, brown and amber are interspersed .
LB offers Bakelite Buckle Sterling MOP Frog Chinese beads Tribal beads Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage two tone Bakelite Buckle, a vintage Mexican Frog Brooch of Mother of Pearl, Sterling Silver and Marcasite, Tribal multi colored ceramic beads...
Marcasite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Coral and Rose Gold Pearls Bakelite Clasp Beaded Necklace. Natural Coral Bakelite Clasp 2 Rose Gold Pearl 18 Carat
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LB Chinese soapstone carved pendant necklace Chinese coral Bakelite Tibet brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
The amazing pendant is hand carved and the detail is lovely .the vintage Bakelite barrel beads and the reddish Chinese coral beads enhance the drama of this piece.
Coral, Turquoise, Brass
LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This is enhanced by Butterecotch Amber oval beads ( from a family heirloom) and mottled green Bakelite round beads.
Amber, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Sterling Coin Resin ‘Amber’ Pyrite Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A string of Tibetan ‘amber’ resin beads , pyrite accent beads, and silver spacers complete this piece.
Pyrite, 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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With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.