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Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Cupids Playing Trumpet Necklace in Black
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
: Black and White
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance More Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace. Massive and beautifully carved with central
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
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Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace With Black Spinel & Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:0.73g, Diamond:6.6Ct, Silver:25.93g, Cameo:201.95Ct, Black Spinel:127.08Ct, Size: 598mmXXMM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver

18ct Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Profile of a Woman in Ancient Rome Necklace
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
of Greco-Roman mythological figures and portraits. Additional Information: Color: Black
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Amedeo 925 Silver Shell Skull Cameo 0.16 Carat Black Diamond Pendant Necklace
By AMEDEO
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an exclusive design pendant necklace designed by Italian jewellery brand Amedeo in 2010s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Plated Cameo Necklace 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plated cameo necklace necklace by Jean Paul Gaultier Circa 1995 Made in France Black polished rock
Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Cameo Coral Gold Black Enamel Dionysus Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval Mediterranean sea coral cameo depicting probably the Greek God Dionysus wearing a panther
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Aquarius Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our aquarius zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The Cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Cameo Coral Onyx Yellow Gold 9 Karat Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
contemporary design. At the heart of this jewel lies a coral cameo, finely carved to reveal the craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Lakshmi Agate Cameo Carving 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Lakshmi agate cameo carving 14 Karat pendant necklace Lakshmi is one of the Principal Goddess of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Leo Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our captivating Leo Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the Sagittarius Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the enchanting Libra Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our exquisite Virgo Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Aquarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the captivating Aquarius Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Capricorn Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our exquisite Capricorn Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing our captivating Scorpio Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from the Zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Gemini Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Gemini Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace is a unique and elegant piece of jewelry from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Cameo Pendant With Black Diamond Halo And Blue Sapphire Accent
Located in Phoenix, AZ
cameo is a black diamond halo, and a blue sapphire accent. All set in white gold. The dimensions of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Aries Zodiac Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry from a zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Reversible Sagittarius Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Sagittarius sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Paul Gaultier Rare Steampunk Necklace with Resin Cameo Pendant
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
transparent and black multi-layer teardrop pendant. The medallion has a Roman-inspired gilded metal cameo
Category

1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

LB offers Victorian Style Czech glass Cameo Sterling Onyx pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Czech glass and Sterling Silver Cameo pendant necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Hand-Carved Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our scorpio zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcarved virgo zodiac agate cameo 925 sterling silver pendant necklace. Here's our virgo zodiac
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Taurus Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Introducing the Taurus Carving Cameo Pendant Necklace from our Zodiac Collection. This exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our aries zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Gemini Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our gemini zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Leo Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our Leo zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET NECKLACE WITH A HAND CARVED HARDSTONE CAMEO OF A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Cancer Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Cancer zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the Zodiac Collection is a stunning piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Capricorn Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our capricorn zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our sagittarius zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our libra zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Pisces Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our pisces zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Hand-Carved Cancer Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our cancer zodiac carving cameo pendant necklace from the zodiac collection. The cameo is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18ct Gold Vermeil Guardian Angel and Cherub Pendant
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
18ct gold vermeil and fine porcelain on a black silk cord Handmade in Italy In ancient times the
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Vermeil

Reversible Cancer Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Cancer sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ganesha Agate Cameo Om Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible 14 karat yellow gold ganesha agate cameo om pendant necklace. Get two pendants in one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Aquarius Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring an Aquarius sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Leo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Leo sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous 10 Karat Yellow Gold frame with a halo of seed pearls and black enamel. Coral cameos are very
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Reversible Capricorn Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Capricorn sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Gemini Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Gemini sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Taurus Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Taurus sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Pisces Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Pisces sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Aries Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring an Aries sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Virgo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Virgo sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Libra Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Libra sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Reversible Scorpio Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Scorpio sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Black Mother of Pearl Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Sterling Silver Black Mother-of-Pearl Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of a lady in profile
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sardonyx Black Onyx Carved Cameo Gold Locket
Located in Dallas, TX
opposite side is a carved monogram in black onyx. Hand chiseled gold frame surrounds the white knight
Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Festoon Hand Cut French Jet Bead Cameo Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
three lovely cameos and finishing with a long tassel. The cameos have faceted edges and black enameled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Christmas Tree Carving Agate Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold christmas tree carving agate cameo diamond pendant necklace Its festival time
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Cross Agate Cameo Black White Enamel Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cross agate cameo black white enamel pendant This cross cameo can be set in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Versace Design Medusa Cameo Greek Design Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold versace design medusa cameo in agate with greek design enamel pattern pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Versace Design Medusa Cameo Greek Design Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold versace design medusa cameo in agate with greek design enamel pattern pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Versace Design Medusa Cameo Greek Design Casing Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold versace design medusa cameo in agate with greek design pattern casing pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Black Cameo Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black cameo necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a black cameo necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black cameo necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Syna Jewels, AMEDEO and Cameo & Beyond each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any black cameo necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Black Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a black cameo necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Black Cameo Necklace?

Prices for a black cameo necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $18,069, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,398.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Black Cameo Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a black heart necklace symbolizes is a matter of personal interpretation. Traditionally, wearing a black heart pendant is a sign that a person is grieving the loss of a loved one. However, many people today choose to wear the necklaces simply because they like how they look. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.