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
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
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
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
$870
W 1.25 in D 0.75 in Dm 5 in L 18 in
Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt & Black Beads TwoStrand Hugs&Kisses Necklace
By Corocraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports
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
upon the light on the necklace. I have had this necklace in blue before. I believe it's all bakelite
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
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
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
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
Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual carved bakelite necklace from the 1940s. Hand carved pearlized jade bakelite links are
Retro Multi-Colored Bakelite and Celluloid Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
bold Bakelite statement necklace from the Retro era (ca1940)! This visually striking piece is comprised
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
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace
Located in Greenport, NY
1940s Avocado Green Bakelite Charm Necklace Beautiful vintage piece in excellent condition! Chunky
Carved 1940s Bakelite Bead Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Lovely dark butterscotch coral colored bakelite carved bead necklace with brass deco shaped clasp
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
$8,925
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16 in
Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace with Pieces of Wheat making up the Necklace. It is Made Purposely Uneven, with one side being Longer than the other. It is 14-16" L and 1.5...
Mixed Metal
$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
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
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
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
$5,847
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$2,799Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
Christian Dior by John Galliano Asymmetric Draped Corset Silk Dress Gown 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 Style: Strapless dress Color(s): Shade...
Mazzuchelli Vintage Sartorial Hooded Dress w Beading
Located in Milano, IT
Particular vintage sartorial dress by Mazzuchelli from the 1980s, made in Italy. The dress is totally handmade in a light ivory cotton. It is believed that the dress may be a bridal ...
Yves Saint Laurent African Inspired Multi-Strand Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Very rare unusual multi strand necklace recalling certain designs of the dresses from the YSL 1967 haute couture African collection. Crafted with wood, various stones (red jasper and...
Base Metal
$19,261
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
$89,428
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
Taxco Lapis Lazuli Articulated Sterling Silver Necklace
By Taxco
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous sterling silver choker with an articulated sterling silver framed 1 1/4" X 1/4" elongated oval blue lapis lazuli stone dangling from the center from Taxco, Mexico. Inner ...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,145
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Couture ElsaSchiaparelli ShockingPink GlassBeads Tassel Sautoir, c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers begi...
Pearl, Gold
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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