Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic (and juicy) necklace dating from the 1940's and featuring gorgeous cherry drops!
Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic (and juicy) necklace dating from the 1940's and featuring gorgeous cherry drops!
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 USA.
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 discs in beautiful shades of brown. It closes with a spring ring clasp. Length ...
Bakelite CoroCraft Gold Gilt & Black Beads TwoStrand HugsKisses Necklace c1940s
By Corocraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports the CoroCraft pegasus 1940s retail foil-tag as if never worn. As an elegant take on...
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Bakelite Necklace, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bakelite necklance realized in 1940s. Good condition.
Bakelite
Deco Chunky Bakelite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Vintage bakelite piece in a yellow amber color on a topaz bakelite chain. Great movement when you wear this incredible design of multi faceted chunky pieces. Unsigned. Co...
Retro Brass Bakelite "Matchstick" Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic substance made of synthetic components. Initially used for its electrically non conductiv...
Brass
1940s Bakelite, Wood and Gilt Metal Vintage Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring moss green Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is unsigned. Condition Report: Very Good - Some scratching to the gilt metal and plastic ...
Gilt Metal
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
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. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace b...
Brass
A stylish red Bakelite and wood necklace, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from faceted pieces of red Bakelite, and wooden (possibly walnut) sections and spacer beads,from the 1940s/50s, this is a bright, cheerful and stylish addition to any Summer wa...
Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual carved bakelite necklace from the 1940s. Hand carved pearlized jade bakelite links are interdispersed with gilt chain. A large carved pear pendant is suspended below.
...
Art Deco Bakelite Cork and Wood Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Amusing necklace of cobalt blue bakelite chain, natural cork and multi colored Czech wood flower heads. 1930s USA. Deco summer jewelry. 16", .75" wide Excellent condition.
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace Beautiful vintage piece in excellent condition! Chunky green teardrop bakelite charms on a celluloid chain. Length: 16"
Carved 1940s Bakelite Bead Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Lovely dark butterscotch coral colored bakelite carved bead necklace with brass deco shaped clasp. Great color, feel and style. Each bead is knotted in between the other. Unsigned. ...
Bakelite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chocolate brown bakelite necklace of oval beads strung on green silk thread circa 1940
Multicolored Bakelite Beads Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Playful beaded necklace in bakelite and celluloid. The red, yellow and dark green (almost blackish) bakelite beads have a rich patina. They're separated by pinkish red twisted cellul...
Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Bakelite is a resin material that was produced in the early 1900's and was the first plastic substance made of synthetic components. Initially used for its electrically non-conductiv...
14k Yellow Gold Chain & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Chain & Black Onyx Necklace 12 gorgeous black onyx beads on a 14K yellow gold chain! Chain length: 14 1/4" Black onyx beads: approx. 6.2mm Weight: 4.9 g/ ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Flapper Glass Red sautoir Necklace Art Deco 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
A STUNNING FLAPPER Glass Necklace Circa 1920s Art Deco, NO clasp. Beads measures 22.90mm x 7.5mm- 13.7mm long- 4.8mm-- 12.6mm in diameter on the round faceted. Strung on the original...
$250Sale Price|44% 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.A fabulous center bead of Indian amber with silver end caps is flanked by vintage Tibeta...
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
Best of Both Worlds Necklace, Heritageware
Located in Oxford, MD
We pay tribute to our mother country by featuring our designer piece, The Best of Both Worlds. Combining our traditional Antiguan Caribbeads with African glass beads, we honor our ro...
Tiffany & Co. Gold and Onyx Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. double strand onyx and gold bead necklace, measuring a total of 19 inches. The necklace is composed of 49 18mm diameter onyx beads, ce...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Cherry Amber Bakelite Bead Necklace, circa 1920
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly distinctive **Art Deco cherry amber Bakelite bead necklace**, dating to circa 1920s. The necklace features an unusual and sophisticated arrangement centred around ...
Bakelite
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 simple hidden twist clasp. The bracelet is wired with 2 strands and accented with cry...
Unusual Bakelite and Resin Bead Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and striking collar of marbleized resin/plastic beads with carved black bakelite stations.
Excellent condition, 1980s.
Art Deco 1920s Red Glass Vintage Tasseled Flapper Necklace
Located in Wilmslow, England
This is a delightful example of a 1920s tasseled flapper necklace. Condition Report: Very Good - Some darkening to the silk thread due to age. This is only apparent upon close inspe...
French Modernist Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French modernist artistic vari link necklace composed of gilt discs, faux wood and bakelite rings with large faux ivory bakelite toggle stations . Marked France. Excellent Conditio...
Gilt Metal
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 of twinkle or pop of colour to your favourite outfit, the faceted beads give a lov...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tortoise Resin Fringe Collar Bib Necklace, 1970's USA
Located in North Miami, FL
This very in vogue collar choker vintage resin necklace looks like fringe. It is tortoise like in color with resin links in a lighter amber color. It lays beautifully on the neck. A ...
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 also dangle from the necklace.
Excellent condition
Length: 30"
...
Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The onyx beads are beautifully glossy and the six 9carat gold beads compliment the beads perfectly. Length: 80cm Bead Diameter: 7mm Weight: 58.3g
Onyx, Gold
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 19.50mm down to .43 inches or 11.7mm x .58 inches or 14.77mm. 30 inches long. No cl...
French Mosaic Lucite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French mosaic link necklace of multi colored lucite and mother of pearl discs with chromed metal links and rings. Slips over head, no closure. Excellent Condition. 1960's France. Len...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Gucci New Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 2018
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning yellow silk dress by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. It is gorgeous with asymmetrical rows of finely pleated ruffles comprising the skirt, puff 3/4 length sleeves with ties...
$704Sale Price|20% Off
AJD Double Strand of Real Natural Pink Cultured Pearls&Keshi Pearls 19" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating double strand of light pinkish cultured real Pearls (approximately 10mm) enhance these fascinating real cultured Keshi Pearls (approximately 16mm) enhanced also by the te...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl
Dalben Disc Bead Australian Opal Rose Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind hand crafted necklace composed of disc bead Australian opals and a 18 k rose gold closure. The necklace length is 18 inch ( 46 cm ) with a 18 k rose gol...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Graduated Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Graduated Bead Necklace Gold Type: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 18" Strand Lengths 1st from the bottom: 8" 2nd from the bottom: 7" 3rd from the bottom: 6" 4th from the ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace with Diamond Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
200 Carat Emerald Beads 7 Line Necklace With Diamond Clasp 18 Kt Yellow Gold This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 200 Ct of fine beads. There are 7 rows of fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Jacket
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black cotton with a bit of stretch jacket from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a silver front zipper with Dolce & Gabbana pulls and also on the angled front pockets. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003/4 Exotic Crocodile Skin Metallic Grey Horsebit Clutch Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Very rare collector's item from Gucci's exotic collection Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci in his last year 2003/2004 Fabulous...
Henry Wilson The Apollo Necklace
By Henry Wilson
Located in London, GB
llustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 333...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...
Gaultier Lace up Denim Jean Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great navy denim blue jean jacket inspired vest from Jean Paul Gaultier Junior line. It has gold Gaultier inscribed metal buttons up the front, on the patch pockets and hips. It ...
Jade and Sterling Silver Choker
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous substantial silver and jade choker necklace. The front bib portion is comprised of layers of silver in different shapes on top of one another with a large rounded jade sto...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Valentino Vintage Silk Dress 2007 Marigold Yellow Cut-Outs Size 10
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...
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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