Massive Gilt Breast Plate Necklace, Alexis Kirk
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Massive Gilt Breast Plate Necklace from the 1960's. Based on an ethnic design with etched drops along the lower edge.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Hammered Abstract Breastplate Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Hammered abstract breast plate necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Adjustable toggle closure. - Signed CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in Fran...
Gold Plate
Vintage Massive BICHE DE BERE Engraved Breast Plate Plastron Necklace
By Biche de Bere Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive BICHE DE BERE Engraved Breast Plate Plastron Necklace Limited edition. This is the 19th out of 289 pieces.
Vintage Massive BICHE DE BERE Figural Abstract Maze Plastron Necklace
By Biche de Bere Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Measurements: Height: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) Wearable Length: 15.35 inches (39 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic BICHE DE BERE. - Massive breast plate/ plastron necklace. - Embossed figu...
Emilia Castillo Taxco Sterling Silver Necklace Exotic Animal Motif
By Emilia Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine sterling silver breast plate necklace by renowned Mexican silversmith (please see our other Emilia Castillo listings) Emilia Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, the 2 ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Massive BICHE DE BERE Engraved Breast Plate Plastron Necklace
By Biche de Bere Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive BICHE DE BERE Engraved Breast Plate Plastron Necklace Limited edition. This is the 15th out of 289 pieces.
Vintage KALINGER PARIS Mother Of Pearl Necklace
By Kalinger Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KALINGER PARIS Mother Of Pearl Necklace Measurements: Height: 5 5/8 inches Length: 17.5 inches Features: - 100% Authentic KALINGER. - Studded with Mother of Pearl resin emb...
1960s Large African Tribal Necklace from Elsa Martinelli's Personal Collection
Located in New York, NY
A very large hand made African breast plate pendant necklace from the collection of Italian actress and model Elsa Martinelli.
Brass
Sold
H 3 in W 4 in L 22 in
1970s Vintage Accessocraft Enamel Gold Eagle Breast Plate Statement Necklace
By Accessocraft
Located in Sparks, NV
Oversized breast plate necklace by Accessocraft featuring a gold eagle.
$2,825
H 37 in W 2.5 in D 0.15 in Dm 13.5 in L 37 in
Vintage Gold Tone Long Link Necklace, Four Piece Design, Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Vertical Long Necklace With 4 Pieces Circa 1980s. This is almost a necktie or can even be worn alone under a jacket. It is 4 separate pieces that gradually get la...
Mixed Metal
$3,825
W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Link Necklace, France, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL Gold Tone Heavy Graduated Link Necklace. Couture. Signed and Numbered #319 of #425. Special when on. I have set this for myself. I have managed to acquire the bracelet...
Mixed Metal
Sterling Silver Inlaid Necklace Choker Modernist Mexican
Located in Wallkill, NY
A very special Inlaid Mexican Modernist Choker . Made up of Black Onyx, Purple Spiny oyster, Turquoise, Malachite and Lapis Lazuli stylized Arrows Link Choker Necklace. Exterior meas...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$5,825
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace
By Guillemette L’Hoir
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of avant-garde art inspired jewelry made from Galalith. This piece is made out of various shades of Ga...
Fine Vintage Native American Navajo Silver Necklace Jerry Johnson
Located in London, GB
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Necklace inset with Coral. by Jerry Johnson Stamped JJ, Length 40cm, weight 23g
Silver
1960s French Gold Necklace with Radiant Motif
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This splendid antique necklace is composed of a gold Rolo link chain threaded with gold cylinders and a curved design formed of flat gold plates al...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's Reticulated Gold Plated Textural Collar Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
A combination of brushed and woven gold-plated bar makes this vintage collar necklace a stunner. It lays beautifully on the neck and looks like real gold. This is elegant on the neck...
Gold Plate
Massive Articulated Gilt Metal Coin Bib Necklace circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Massive articulated gilt metal coin bib necklace c 1970s The unique necklace is designed with a collection of small scale Roman style replica coins The rectangular pendant is susp...
Brass
Vintage Ciner Chunky Link Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Chunky Linking Pieces Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. This is one of the classic necklaces from the 1980s that stands out with its distinctive look. Part of the Link is sm...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Signed Kenneth Lane Gold Plated Collar Necklace Egyptian Etruscan Style
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in North Miami, FL
This early vintage fabulous gold plated collar necklace is by Kenneth Jay Lane and in the style of Egyptian Etruscan and a great nod to history. it is from the early 60's and errs mo...
Gold Plate
Biche de Bere Paris Vintage Brutalist Collar Necklace
By Nelly Biche de Bere
Located in Nice, FR
BICHE DE BERE Paris vintage rigid brutalist collar necklace. Sculpted matte gold tone metal with abstract textured pattern. Sturdy wide metal link chain, for adjusting the collar a...
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent design of friezes, quilted diamond-shaped elements and bell-like charms. T bar and...
Gilt Metal
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Oriental Design Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone oriental design link necklace embellished with clear crystals. Adjustable spring clasp closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measur...
Gilt Metal
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 9 in D 10 in
Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...
Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace in the Moroccan style with rich gold bead spacers and long adjustable chain. 1980's USA. 25" x 2". Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
$175Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
$1,795
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from the 2003/2004 collection. A very rare model. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dang...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Choker, Swan, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Swan” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim is to ...
Sterling Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Lady Dior Soft Limited Edition brown Cannage scaled leather east west bag Reference: TGAS/F00553 Brand: Dior Designer: Raf Simons Model: Dior Soft Shopping Bag Collection: Limit...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
$2,913
W 2.17 in L 3.55 in
Hermès 20th Century Silver Chainmail Coin Purse Spurs Shaped Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage Item from Mid-20th Century Made of silver flowing meshes (crab hallmark) Spurs shaped clasp "HERMÈS" and crab hallma...
Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare tassel belt featuring alternating gold toned chain sections and large faux pearls. Triple swag at front. Collection 23 - Year : 1988. Adjustable size. Hook clos...
1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre Leopard Genuine Snakeskin Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gianfranco Ferre designed this incredibly chic Christian Dior leopard print snakeskin shoulder bag in the early 1990s. This small shoulder bag features a long shape and flap closure....
Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red wool coat by Alexander McQueen. It has a stand up mandarin collar, a button front with matching buttons hidden in a placket and shoulder pads. The front bodice has a ...
Vintage Christian Dior Fall 2000 CD Croc Emboss Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Retro Vintage Dior Fall 2000 John Galliano Croc Emboss Pointed Toe Knee High Boots 37.5 Color Multi Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.5in Leather upper Leather sole AW 2000 John Galliano U...
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
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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