Yves Saint Laurent Marbled Yellow Bakelite Gold Link Necklace Belt , 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
bakelite rings linked together by a gold-toned metal. The rings are positioned in two rows maximizing the
Yves Saint Laurent Marbled Yellow Bakelite Gold Link Necklace Belt , 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
bakelite rings linked together by a gold-toned metal. The rings are positioned in two rows maximizing the
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
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
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
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
Sold|$875
Givenchy Jeweled Bakelite Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy jeweled toggle pendant in 2 tones of bakelite (maroon and jet) with rhinestone accents set
Gilt Metal
D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s
By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
very unusual hue of Bakelite. Whereas most pieces use black Bakelite, this elegant and simple necklace
Base Metal
Sold|$895
Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Multicolor Cabochons and rondelles statement necklace. Clasp is in the front and part of the design
An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Deco, this attractive Machine Age necklace is a prime example. In complementing tones of soft grey and
Base Metal
Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
Green Zircon and Sapphire Multi-Rank Necklace with Bakelite Clasp This sumptuous multi-strand
Blue Sapphire, Zircon
Sold|$425
Bakelite Green and Black Heavy Chain
Located in New York, NY
Great looking Biker chain Bakelite link necklace in variegated green/yellow and black. Pulls over
Bakelite, Pearl and Faceted Onyx Sautoir Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique one of a kind tassel is made of bakelite bead with carved floral motif and encrusted in onyx
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
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|$2,132 / 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
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl
20s Art Deco Style Bakelite Minaudière in Green and Black
Located in Gresham, OR
Extremely rare, yet quite modern looking 1920s Asian-inspired bakelite Asian cache necklace. Lid
D.R.G.M. black bakelite and paste Art Deco parure
By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
High Art Deco style parure (necklace, bracelet and earrings), with channel set paste and black
Base Metal
Sold|$995
Yves Saint Laurent Corded Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, coral tone, corded necklace having having bakelite beads on
Sold|$4,146
Chanel charm necklace Spring 2008
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long silvery metal necklace with bakelite charms. 2008 Spring-Summer
Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, and Grey Agate Necklace
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, Bakelite, and Grey Agate Necklace on Pale Gold
Agate, Jade, Tiger's Eye
Marina J. Woven Long Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace with 14K Gold and Onyx Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
echo the green bakelite cap. The sautoir necklace is handwoven with 1 mm seed pearls into a delicate
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Olive Quartz Pearl and Baroque South Sea Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces
Located in Vannes, FR
Olive Quartz Pearl Multi-Strand Necklaces Baroque South Sea Pearl Length Of Necklace 40 cm
Natural Pearl, Quartz
1930s Art Deco Ladies Bakelite and White Metal Necklace
Located in Devon, England
necklace hanging to the nape of the neck are five graduated red phenolic Bakelite carved segments. The
Metal
Sold|$8,766
Thierry Mugler dress
By Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - (Made in France) Mid-length dress tied with a bakelite collar/necklace. Size 38FR
Midcentury Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace
Located in valatie, NY
Mid Century Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Bakelite Necklace. A great example of Art Deco
Sterling Silver
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
Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
blue bakelite. Excellent condition. 1950's USA. L 25" L 22", clasp .75"
Gilt Metal
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
Sold|$495
Carved Bakelite Pear Necklace, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual carved bakelite necklace from the 1940s. Hand carved pearlized jade bakelite links are
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 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
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
Sold|$1,275
Bakelite Pop Art Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1960's Pop Art Necklace of chrome, turquoise and pale orange bakelite beads separated by pale blue
Gilt Metal
Sold|$1,250
Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace, 6 strands with pave rondels accents. One set of beads are black
Sold|$475
Bakelite Maple Leaf Necklace, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Carved caramel bakelite maple leaf charms are suspended from a celluloid link chain. Art deco
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
Art Deco Bakelite Breaking Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare and special Bakelite breaking heart pendant necklace from the 1930's. Composed of finely
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
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
Chunky Multi-strand Colorful Bakelite Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chunky artisan multi-strand colorful statement necklace - the necklace features seven strands
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
Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate
French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover these magnificent French gold necklaces, adorned with red agate and bakelite, part of the
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterscotch Bakelite & Wood Disc Beaded Tribal Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
(adjustable) - Butterscotch Bakelite disc bead measures 2" in diameter - Wood disc beads - Clasp closure
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
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
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
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
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
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Chrome Geometric Bib Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage 1930's Art Deco large chrome and dark brown Bakelite/vintage plastic bib necklace is
Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
High in Art Deco style and colourway, this black Bakelite and clear paste necklace is unsigned but
Base Metal
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
Black Bakelite and grey channel set paste necklace, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very unusual and stylish Art Deco necklace, made from black Bakelite and highlighted with grey
Base Metal
Bakelite Cameo Victorian Necklace Locket with Gold Engraved Designer Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage Victoria necklace is very rate with black Bakelite carved cameo! The chain is 16
Gold
LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
steel buckle, Bakelite, and antique rhinestone button pendant necklace. This page and significant piece
Sterling Silver, Steel
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
Turquoise, Stainless Steel
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
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.