Antique Natural Amethyst Riviere Necklace of Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
amethyst stones set in 15ct gold. The stones are arranged in classic rivière fashion, with subtly varying
Amethyst, 10k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Victorian Amethyst Rivière Necklace 19th Century 9K Rose Gold & Silver Approx. 200
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a rich purple colour which sit beautifully with the gold settings. The
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet 1900s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Antique Amethyst Paste Rivière Bracelet from around the 1900s and quite possibly
Victorian 274.91 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive antique Victorian 274.91 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold rivière necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive a...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in
Amethyst, Gold
$15,246
W 0.84 in L 18 in
Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 396.09 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold riviere collarette necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This s...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
GRADUATED OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE DESIGN WITH KNIFE EDGE DROPS
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace. Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Rivière Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian-era rivière necklace featuring a combination of amethyst, citrine, and rock crystal
Amethyst, Citrine, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Parure
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 18 karat gold and amethyst parure of a rivière necklace and drop earrings. The
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgian Amethyst Rivière
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rivière - one of the most popular and enduring styles of necklace to come out of the Georgian
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop
Located in Middleton, WI
This antique Victorian amethyst gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Cassandra Goad Riviere Amethyst Bracelet
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
Riviere bracelet in 9 carat yellow gold with sixteen light purple amethyst, trigger clasp and logo
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Unavailable
Cassandra Goad Mikaela Riviere Amethyst Ring
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
Mikaela Riviere ring in 18ct white gold claw set with three round facetted amethysts (6.36cts) and
Amethyst, White Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Pearl Riviere Necklace
Located in Essex, GB
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Amethyst & Pearl Riviere Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A fine and elegant Victorian riviere necklace, with 19 horizontally set oval cut natural amethysts
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Cassandra Goad Riviere Double Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
Riviere double earrings in 9ct yellow gold set with facetted amethyst and diamonds, with clip and
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Late Victorian Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k yellow gold collet set amethyst riviere necklace circa 1880. This nicely colored
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820-40s, 14k. Redolent of the Georgian aesthetic, this 200-year-old rivière necklace is a
Amethyst, 14k Gold
English Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
amethysts that graduate in size and are chain linked. (Safety chain added later.) The rivière is a short
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Silver
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful antique mid-Victorian Riviere necklace is fully set with beautiful round-cut
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Amethyst Riviere Bracelet 80.0ct, Sweden, late XIX cent.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique riviere bracelet with amethysts with a total weight of 80.0ct. Origin: Sweden, late 19th
Amethyst, Silver
Retro Amethyst Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Gold, Single-Row Classic Design
Located in London, GB
Comprising a graduated oval cut amethyst necklace set in 18K yellow gold. Amethyst measurements
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Retro Amethyst Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Gold, Single-Row Classic Design
Located in London, GB
Comprising a graduated oval cut amethyst necklace set in 18K yellow gold. Amethyst measurements
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and 15 Carat Gold Necklace/Bracelet Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The most wonderful thing about this amethyst riviere is that it can be worn as a necklace or as two
Amethyst, Gold
Peter Suchy Lilac Amethyst Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac purple untreated Amethyst Riviere Earrings. The stones are natural and slightly different
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy Lilac Amethyst Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac purple untreated Amethyst Riviere Earrings. The stones are natural and slightly different
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy Lilac Amethyst Gold Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac purple untreated Amethyst Riviere Necklace. The stones are natural and slightly different
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy Lilac Amethyst Gold Bracelet
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac purple untreated Amethyst Riviere Bracelet. The stones are natural and slightly different
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
French style amethyst necklace designed in the archeological taste, set with lovely individual claw
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A bright and lively amethyst gold riviere necklace from about 1830. This necklace is made up of
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Eleven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The largest stone measures 10mm
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique riviere necklace with amethysts, Sweden, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, unique so called "riviere" necklace with gradual sized amethysts. Necklace made of gold
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian silver rivière necklace with amethysts, Scandinavia, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique silver riviere necklace with amethysts. Origin: Sweden, late 19th century (hallmark
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian gold rivière necklace with amethysts, Great Britain, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Victorian rivière necklace comes from late 19th century Great Britain. It consists of a series
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique amethyst and gold rivière necklace with crown-shaped mounts, in 18k.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst Riviere Necklace 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage amethyst riviere necklace in 9 karat yellow gold, circa 1980. This elegant and classic
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage rivière necklace comprised of 25 sublime oval amethysts in wonderful deep pie
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian amethyst rivière necklace and bracelet, late 19th century
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Well matched victorian era amethyst demi parure, in silver collet settings. 31 (necklace) + 14
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A pretty pastel colored amethyst necklace with gold sunflower spacers set in 14k gold, circa 1950
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the yellow gold simple
Amethyst, Gold
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stones are a gorgeous bright purple colour which sit beautifully with the simple
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a pale purple colour which sit beautifully with the silver gilt simple
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone are a rich purple colour which sit beautifully with the silver gilt simple
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
Vintage Amethyst and Silver Gilt Riviere Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stones in this necklace are the most stunning lilac colour and slightly graduate in
Amethyst, Silver
Victorian Amethyst and Pinch Riviere and Earring Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace is made up of stunning bright purple amethysts which are delicately set in
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 Karat and Natural Amethyst Graduated Rivière Necklace L 43.7 cm x W 0.98 cm / 17.2 in
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Antique Natural Amethyst and Silver Riviere Necklace, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique natural facet cut graduated oval amethyst and silver Riviere necklace 19th Century
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Amethyst Collet Set Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Victorian 15k yellow gold oval shaped amethyst collet set rivière necklace
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Art Deco Amethyst Glass Riviere Necklace 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Antique Art Deco Riviere Necklace. Rich, opulent amethyst glass, emerald cut, stones
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the twenty eight graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts each set
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace, the nineteen graduated oval mixed-cut amethysts, measuring
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Foil-Backed Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
20 brightly foil backed oval amethysts graduate to a length of 16.5 inches in a rose gold mounting
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace This exquisite Victorian amethyst riviere necklace is designed
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Victorian Silver Gilt and Heart Shaped Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
Outstanding Victorian solid silver gilt and heart shaped natural Amethyst Riviere necklace. Rare
Amethyst, Vermeil, Silver
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous riviere necklace set with oval graduating amethysts set in yellow gold claw bezels.
Amethyst
Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold 27.84 Carat Amethyst Riviere Necklace, circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - This is a stunning antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold graduating amethyst Riviere
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Amethyst Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An outstanding antique amethyst suite comprising a riviére necklace and a matching pair of earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twenty oval faceted amethysts and twenty old european cut diamonds create a classic riviera
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gilt Amethyst Paste Rivière
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian gilt amethyst paste rivière. Oversized purple stones in open backed settings. Foiled paste
Paste
Decadent Jewels Amethyst Prasiolite Tourmaline Riviere Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Statment necklace with large pear shaped Amethyst and Prasiolite hanging from a strand of 10mm
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Rare Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Rochford, Essex
Georgian, amethyst foil backed rivière necklace, circa 1800. An exceptionally beautiful and rare
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Amethyst Paste Rivière Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An impressive Georgian paste rivière necklace dating from the early 19th Century. It's set with 20
Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.15 carats approx. Chain sold separately About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration fro...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,531
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
17th Century Venice Lion of St Mark Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "Ducato" coin depicting the Venetian Lion of St Mark is set within a "spiral wire and jawan" artisan crafted 18K gold setting with 4 accent 1.8mm VS1 diamonds sur...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vivid and romantic, this ruby and diamond ring was created by thoughtfully upcycling antique stones from a damaged Victorian bracelet. At its center glows a 0.37ct cushion-cut ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$4,500Sale Price|25% Off
1ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper natural Emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum Please message our...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six gorgeous natural round Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The effect is of...
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring crafted in 9ct gold, this exquisite piece showcases a captivating cluster design. At its heart ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,339
W 0.44 in L 0.63 in
Leto Lama Ocean Drop 3.63 Cts Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing the 3.63 Cts Ocean Drop Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace, a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies elegance and luxury. Crafted from 18-carat gold, this exquisite nec...
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and eight rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,871Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,000
H 1.23 in W 0.91 in
Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German hand- made, ca. 19th cent. Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 m...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
Leto Lama 5.5 Cts Oval Emerald Cocktail or Engagement Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A One Of A Kind 18 Ct Gold Stunning Oval Emerald from Brazil of Medium - Mint Green vivacious hues . Ideal as a Cocktail Ring and for Special Occassion with Frosted Hammered Finish...
Emerald, Gold
3.49ct Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 3.49 Carat Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace, expertly crafted in 18K white gold. The necklace features five natural oval cut Pigeon B...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Giuliano Suffragette Pendant
By Giuliano
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Renaissance Revival suffragette pendant is a masterpiece by the renowned Giuliano firm. A delicate balance of artistry and meaning, the design centers a fancy cut Ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Enamel
$32,025
W 1.82 in L 16.15 in
Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.