Vintage Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace, 32-Inch, 1970s, USA
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s. It features 47 carved gemstone animals.
Vintage Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace, 32-Inch, 1970s, USA
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s. It features 47 carved gemstone animals.
Zuni Fetish 44 Multi animal Bone Leaf Necklace Hand Carved
Located in Wallkill, NY
This necklace is a beautiful Hand Craved Fetish Necklace, each fetish is done by hand, what a wonderful array of different animals on this necklace such as birds, fish, buffalo, Loin...
Zuni Carved Mother-of-Pearl Bird Fetish Necklace with Sterling Accents
Located in Milford, DE
This delicate Zuni fetish necklace features intricately hand-carved birds in luminous mother-of-pearl, spaced along a strand of sterling silver tube beads and polished shell rounds.
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s
By Zuni
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Native American Zuni handcrafted fetish necklace from the 1970s. Rows of graduated horizontally-set bone turtle fetishes are intricately carved and dyed, inlaid wit...
Zuni Native American Coral Carved Fetish Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
Zuni Native American multi-strand necklace with coral beads and hand-carved stone, including turquoise and agate, fetish animals, with sterling silver hook clasp closure struck "STER...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes
Located in Astoria, NY
Group lot of five Zuni Native American hand-carved stone pieces comprising one Heishi necklace with nine animals mounted with turquoise and coral, one signed red jasper turtle, one o...
Multi-gemstone
Green Turquoise Native American Necklace Sterling Silver Carved Wood Fetish
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Green Material Information: Carved ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Necklace with 2 Strands of Unique Shell & Turquoise Bird Fetishes Each Hand Carved Strung with Turquoise and Exotic Shell Heishi Beads Hook Closure Measures 34" end to end ...
Turquoise
Zuni Silver and Carved Animal Onyx, Turquoise, MOP and Agate Fetish Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Zuni Carved Animal Onyx, Turquoise, MOP and Agate Fetish Necklace c.1970s 23.57 grams 26 inches in length
Agate, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage finely carved 7 strand Zuni animal fetish necklace with traditional sterling cones and heishi bead details.
Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Bear claw with turquoise and coral. Twelve claws total. Exceptional; museum quality. Old Pawn. Acquired from an individual whose fa...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Beaded Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo beaded turquoise necklace. Three strand necklace with mixed turquoise, some chipped natural cut, some smooth and worked. Beaded on twine with sterling silver end caps and trad...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16 inches. Hallmarked on the back. Patina as found. This is out of a massive collection ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Buffalo Bone Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Buffalo Bone Beaded Necklace is a beautifully crafted and distinctive piece of jewelry that combines earthy, natural elements with the artistic, eclectic flair of bohe...
Graduated White Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
These White Coral beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this classic 24 inch graduated hand strung White Coral Necklace with sizes that range from 8.5 - 1...
Coral, White Diamond
Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND CHARMING ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI TURQUOISE, AGATE ANIMAL, BIRD TWO STRAND FETISH NECKLACE WITH A SILVER CLASP. The necklace chains a...
Agate, Turquoise, Silver
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm attached to large Turquoise stations then onto more turquoise beads. Sterling silv...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Bamboo Coral, Carved Bone, and Baroque Necklace for Oxum and Ewà - 59 cm , 320 g
Located in Bresso, IT
A monumental and deeply symbolic statement necklace handcrafted for the devotion of the Afro-Brazilian and Yoruba Orishas Oxum and Ewà. Weighing an impressive 320 grams and strung o...
Coral
Rarely seen-Sterling Silver Navaho Pearl / Saucer Beaded Necklace by Al Nez
Located in Troy, MI
Al Nez is an award-winning jeweler who draws inspiration from the rich heritage of his Navajo tradition. He has earned numerous awards at the Annual Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup,...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
$163Sale Price|34% Off
L 21.5 in
LB large Bone pendant, Indian resin colorful beads, one of a kind, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Large hand painted bone pendant, necklace. A stunning string of Indian resin, Sterling Silver and hand carved Chinese stone beads beautifully en...
Other, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Antique Coral Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian 29 Inch Navajo Pueblo
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE PUEBLO OR NAVAJO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN NATURAL TURQUOISE AND CORAL NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL TURQUOISE AND CORAL OF EXQUISITE COLOR. THE R...
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Chunky Southwestern Turquoise and Carved Coral Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous necklace is sterling silver. It features a combination of genuine turquoise from the Lone Mountain mine, carved pink coral and pink mother of pearl beads. It is a Peyot...
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1960s Navajo Turquoise Shell Beaded Necklace, a timeless vintage piece that captures the rich tradition and craftsmanship of Navajo jewelry. This beautiful choker fea...
Turquoise
Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, buffalo, and turtles, all anchored by fiv...
Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Charming Miriam Haskell Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1950's. Set with small white shells, milk glass beads and white floral spacers. Signature signed cluster clasp. 1950's USA. Ne...
Silver Plate
Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch across! Coral is natural, with semi-smooth beads that still retain the "raw" look wit...
Coral
Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Native American Zuni Needlepoint Silver and Turquoise Oversize Cuff/ Bracelet Turquoise has a slight red matrix running in it. The turquoise is set in a saw tooth bezels. Thi...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,052Sale Price|26% Off
1970's Georg Jensen Sterling Red Agate Necklace Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for George Jensen, a rare Sterling Silver Necklace with reddish brown banded agate detachable pendant on collar, Denmark, C. 1975, stamped Georg Jensen in a...
Agate, Sterling Silver
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Zuni Sunface Inlay Cuff Bracelet 6.5 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous cuff bracelet is sterling silver with turquoise, coral and jet inlay. It measures 3/4 of an inch at its widest point. It has an inner circumference of 6 1/2 inches, inc...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$2,050
W 0.63 in L 6.5 in
Native American Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Mark Yazzie 6.5" Sterling Silver OOAK
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning cuff bracelet is a creation from Navajo silversmith Mark Yazzie. It is sterling silver with 12 natural turquoise gemstones from 7 different mines. This bracelet measure...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Effie C Zuni Sterling Silver Native American Pendant Necklace Turquoise
Located in Wallkill, NY
Beaded Necklace with Snake wrapped Turquoise which is Hallmarked Effie C Zuni in Sterling silver. Pendent measures 2.11 in x 1.20 in- Chain measures 18 in End to end. This is out of ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Stunning Rare Tommy Singer Three-Strand Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Three-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, spiny oyster, and lapis. Rare and stunning! Tommy Singer (1940 - M...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Tufa Cuff Bracelet 6.25 Inches Anthony Bowman
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous cuff bracelet is sterling silver. It is the creation of the talented Navajo silversmith Anthony Bowman. Every piece of jewelry that Anthony creates is one of a kind as...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Native American Zuni Turquoise Necklace, 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large, very large Pendant hanging on Rattle snake jar beads. The pendant measures 3.24 in x 2.51 in. The Beads graduate in size from 20mm down to 9mm and the Necklace length is 30 i...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,500
H 1.6 in W 2.1 in
Michael Horse Turquoise Heart Claw 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace And Earrings
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE PENDANT NECKLACE WITH MATCHING EARRINGS BY THE RENOWNED YAQUI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST MICHAEL HORSE. THE RARE JEWELS ARE 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD W...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Inlaid Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet 1960s Native American Southwestern Zuni
Located in Wallkill, NY
Inlaid Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet 1960s Native American Southwestern Zuni Cardinal inlaid in Coral with leaves and branches of Turquoise - Circa 1960s Old pawn Zuni bracelet. 1.95...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Snake Eye Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Sterling silver 6" Susie Livingston
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous cuff bracelet is sterling silver with 32 snake eye cut, sleeping beauty turquoise gemstones. It is the creation of Zuni silversmith Susie Livingston. The face of this ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Petit Point Turquoise Watch Band Cuff Bracelet 6.5"
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous watch band cuff is sterling silver with petit point cut turquoise stones. The face of this piece measures 1 3/4 inches wide. It has an inner circumference of 6 1/2 inc...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sugilite Beaded Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hand cut sugilite beads by renowned lapidary artist Bruce Eckhardt. The 21” necklace has sugilite, lapis and turquoise beads separating the sugilite stones of various shapes and size...
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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