1930s Multicoloured Novelty Bakelite Necklace
Located in London, GB
Impressive 1930s Bakelite necklace made up of multicoloured beads in various shades of dark green
1930s Multicoloured Novelty Bakelite Necklace
Located in London, GB
Impressive 1930s Bakelite necklace made up of multicoloured beads in various shades of dark green
Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Necklace, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bakelite necklance realized in 1940s. Good condition.
Bakelite
Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Necklace Earrings Set Limited Edition YSL, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
additions, this YSL necklace and earring set is a rare collector’s item from the designer’s peak era in the
Mixed Metal
William De Lillo, NY, black Bakelite necklace with matching earclip, USA 1970
By William Delillo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
, angular, polished bakelite pendants. These hang from small rhinestone-studded balls. The necklace also
Crystal
Rare Lisner Gilded Gold Tone Hardware with Multi-Color Bakelite Necklace Set
By Lisner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Lisner wonderfully detailed necklace with matching clip-on earrings consist of gilded
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel Company
Located in Devon, England
Extremely stylish piece of jewellery from the house of Jakob Bengel, dating to the 1930's and so advanced for it's time in it's design that one could be forgiven for not recognising ...
Chrome
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
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
$595 / set
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set from the 1930's. The necklace has graduated beads with a
Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
necklace will delight everyone when worn, making it a fantastic addition to any Bakelite collection! The
Brass
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Leafy Galalith Necklace
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing 1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of avant-garde art
Bakelite Acorn Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Charming Acorn and leaf charm necklace. Root beer colored carved bakelite acorns with celluloid
Trifari Bakelite Pendant Necklace
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized green bakelite cushion shaped pendant with gilt fox tube chain, 1970s USA by Trifari
Pearl necklace with black bakelite
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Necklace composed of three black bakelite pearl rows and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry
$1,495Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Grey Pearls Bakelite Claps
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace Grey Pearls Bakelite Claps This grey baroque pearl necklace is a timeless piece that
Deco Bakelite and Cork Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Festive Art Deco 1940s multicolor bakelite chain and cork disc necklace. L 16.25". W 3.50". 1940's
Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads
$3,751Sale Price|20% Off
Necklaces Baroque Pearls, Brown Diamonds, Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklaces Necklaces Baroque Pearls, Bakelite This necklace is composed of 21 pearls, one of which
Diamond, Brown Diamond
Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval
Chanel Necklace with Turtoiseshell Bakelite, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with turtoiseshell bakelite. 1995 Spring-Summer
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bakelite link necklace in varied shades of brown with chrome link stations
Gilt Metal
1960s Tile Shaped Bakelite Bib Necklace
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1960's carmel color bakelite bib necklace is made of square shaped tiles that are connected
Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Tulip Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and Rare Bakelite Tulip Necklace from the Art Deco period. Hand carved tulip heads of
Gilt Metal
Green Marbled Bakelite Catalin Necklace 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Green Bakelite / Catalin Necklace.Graduating round beads along with larger accent Bakelite
Lanvin Bakelite and Snake Chain Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Amazing design by Lanvin Paris circa 1970s. Large amber-y bakelite "stones" are mixed with gas pipe
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Baroque Black Pearls Iolites Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
Collier Perles d'iolite fermoir en bakélite Ce collier comporte 25 perles de perles baroques
Iolite
Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Multicolor Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace. The piece boasts assorted beads
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly Rare Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace from the 1930's Art Deco period. On occasion the
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Sterling, Bakelite and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bakelite and sterling necklace set with pastes from the 1930s. Black bakelite squares are
Sterling Silver
Hattie Carnegie Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Hattie Carnegie multi strand bakelite and resin bead necklace. The three strands comprised of
Gilt Metal
Pierre Cardin Lucite and Bakelite Logo Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual logo necklace by Pierre Cardin 1960s France. The profile of the links form the "P" and the
$1,558Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Lapis Lazuli Baroque pearl Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Long necklace lapis lazuli Baroque pearl Bakelite This elegant long necklace is made of lapis
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
$2,491Sale Price|20% Off
Multi-Strand Necklace Turquoises Iolites Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
blue-green color. Their association with elements of nature and ancient cultures lends this necklace a
Iolite, Turquoise
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our collection of moonstone, gold and bakelite pearl necklaces by Mesure et Art du Temps
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cherry red Bakelite beaded necklace, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco era cherry red Bakelite bead necklace. The perfect piece to add a dash
Sterling Silver
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Bakelite Sculptural Necklace
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the back of the necklace. From the 70′s, would you believe! Galalith (known as French Bakelite), was
Pauline Rader Gilded Necklace with Green Bakelite Centaur Pendant
By Pauline Rader
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Pauline Rader necklace features an important, dimensional pendant design with
Gilt Metal
Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Galalith beads and butterscotch Bakelite beads. The necklace fastens with a large bolt ring and measures
$2,116Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Sautoir Zirconia Green Pearl Baroque Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Necklace Sautoir Zirconia Vert Perle Baroque Bakelite This elegant sautoir is made of green
Pearl, Zircon
Late 1950s Napier Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Napier
Located in Maywood, NJ
Lustrous Lucite beads meet a striking Bakelite pendant in this signed, Art-Deco Napier Co necklace
Mixed Metal
LB offers Bakelite Faceted Quartz Tibetan Amber Carnelian Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux had on offer a one of a kind, Handmade Beaded Necklace. A centerpiece of vintage
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Steel
Hattie Carnegie Multi Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Striking Hattie Carnegie multi strand bakelite and resin bead necklace. The three strands comprised
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware brooch Bakelite buckles Chinese Crystal Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Bakelite Buckles. Large Blue and White vase shaped Chinese beads, Mottled blue vintage oval beads, blue
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$184Sale Price|33% Off
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite Buckle with two Vintage Sterling Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace White, Pink, and Green Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This playful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various
$288Sale Price|49% Off
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
Turquoise, Gold-filled
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Sunny Yellow and Orange Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This colorful extra-long Bakelite and Lucite necklace features assorted beads in various carved
Bakelite and Lucite Long Necklace Gray, White, and Red Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various
$200Sale Price|66% Off
Artisan Bakelite and Vintage Glass Necklace with Coral Beads, France
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
One of a kind,handmade,statement,Bakelite and vintage glass necklace is offered from Lorraine’s
Coral, Vermeil
$480Sale Price|60% Off
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
$288Sale Price|61% Off
Vintage carved wooden Chinese beads, Bakelite, soapstone barrels, OOAK necklace.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
One of a kind, handmade,outstanding necklace is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux.It is comprised of
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
LB offers Deco style Lusterware Bakelite Tibetan ‘Amber’ African clay Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer an Art Deco style Lusterware and vintage Bakelite textured Buckle
Gold-filled, Brass
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle MOP Brooch Quartz Crystal Venetian Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a one of a kind Handmade Necklace with a large Vintage Apple Juice
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver Multi-Strand Garnet Necklace with Bakelite Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a sterling silver and garnet multi-strand necklace with bakelite pendant. We created it
Garnet, Sterling Silver
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Buckle Floral SS Brooch Cinnabar Coral Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Dramatic Vintage Red Bakelite Buckle with a vintage Sterling
Coral, 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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