$19,500
18K Gold Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K gold necklace was created in the 1970s. It is designed as a tapering rope of formed of braided cords, themselves formed of multiple strands of ropetwist chain.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Silver Necklace Made Made 2001
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver necklace has a braided chain, with a pattern resembling a foxtail, and a large step cut smoky quarts pendant.
Silver
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Cord-Wrapped Torque Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage lightweight torque necklace made of braided off-white and brown cords.
Vintage Carved Asian Male Buddha Rope Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The rope style refers to a type of twisted cord or braided chain used as the necklace’s base. This could be made from natural fibers (such as hemp or cotton) or metal (like silver, b...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Torque Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage lightweight torque necklace. made of braided gold toned threads. Ball and toggle closure.
Gilt Metal
Cabochon Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold with a braided chain necklace, this piece is ready to be worn and loved.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oriental-Inspired Necklace Set Featuring One Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
Eclectic and vibrant ensemble of three oriental‑inspired vintage necklaces combining braided cords, clusters of seed beads, green glass beads, and decorative elements.
Natural Vivid Green Ruyi Jadeite Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Intense green with yellowish/brownish patches ◆ SHAPE: Ruyi with peaches, flowers and bat ◆ HE...
Jade
Granulation Oblong Obsidian Pendant Necklace Tourmalines Blue Topaz 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
This elegant pendant necklace is braided using the traditional techniques of granulation and fligree.
Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Poiray Necklace "Tresse" Yellow Gold White Gold 18 Karat
By Poiray
Located in Vannes, FR
It harmoniously complements the braided design of the necklace, adding a touch of finesse to the whole.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Dayak Sterling Silver Small Dog Tag on Leather Necklace
By John Hardy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: John Hardy Pendant: Dog Tag Pendant Material: Sterling Silver Pendant Measurements: The pendant measures 1.50" x 0.13" x 0.62". Necklace Material: The necklace is made out ...
Sterling Silver
Certified 187 Carat Natural Amber Flower Pendant Necklace, Statement Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The custom hand braided string cord necklace is 18 inches long. This would be a great gift for that special someone.
Amber
American West Sterling Silver White Howlite and Black Leather Naja Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Necklace features black braided leather cord; serrated bezel-set, pear-shaped White Howlite gemstone cabochon; Sterling Silver Naja; rope and concha flower details; 4 striped, oxid...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Jade Figa Hand Fruit Flower Necklace Chinese Silk Carnelian Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE AND RARE ANTIQUE ART DECO MUTTON FAT JADE NECKLACE WITH A CARVED HAND HOLDING A FRUIT IN ITS PALM AND A STRING OF BEADS WITH ADDITIONAL JADE FLOWERS AND A CARNEL...
Jade, Carnelian
Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
It sits beautifully on the neck with its stunning heavy braided mesh design. The necklace has a fabulous large dog clip at the bottom.
Gold-filled
Multi-Strand Necklace in 18 Karat Gold Choker Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Multi-wire braided 18kt yellow gold necklace. It is made up of 80 braided threads.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FRED MOES cross pendant with amethyst and garnet - 50.3 grams - 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold lock on a braided brown leather necklace with a gold pendant by FRED MOES with amethyst and garnet - 45 cm long Detailed description: The necklace is 45 cm long a...
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Black Moon Diamond Leaf Crystal Wheat Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Moon Leaf Openwork Diamond Crystals Set Chunky Braided Wheat Choker Necklace Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate, Enamel
An 18k Gold Boucheron Chain with woven links
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold necklace of braided round links signed and numbered: Boucheron, B 3383140, the French assay mark for 18k gold and a French master's mark.
18k Gold
An 18k Gold Boucheron Link Chain
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An French 18k gold necklace of braided round links signed and numbered: Boucheron, B338, with French assay marks for 18k gold and a French master mark. weight: 151.47 g length: 60 cm
Gold, 18k Gold
$15,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oscar Heyman Gold & Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman's elegant pendant necklace contains a braided fancy golden yellow and white diamond eternity loop, with 1.99tcw of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Natural Handcrafted Jade Pendant, Two Kids Playing with Firecrackers
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Light green and red patches ◆ SHAPE: Kids playing firecracker (with KongXiFaCai) ◆ DIMENSION OF...
Jade
Vintage 1950's Hattie Carnegie Milk Glass & Rhinestone Demi-Parure Set
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Nashville, TN
The intricate necklace features a braided claw set rhinestone design with three oval claw set milk glass stones framed by rhinestones.
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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