1990's Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare green and pearl gripoix large pendant necklace. Collection 28, late 90s , by Victoire
1990's Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare green and pearl gripoix large pendant necklace. Collection 28, late 90s , by Victoire
Chanel Rare Gunmetal CC Green Floral Pearl Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gunmetal CC Green Floral Pearl Crystal Necklace * Marked 11 * Made in France -The
Chanel Green Cabochon Interlocking CC Pendant Necklace circa 1996
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Green Cabochon Interlocking CC Pendant Necklace from circa 1996 is a stunning example of
1990's Vintage Chanel Gold Sautoir Green Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long gold sautoir with nine decorative gripoix element in green with malachite effect
$480Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 09A silver toned green resin reversible crystal pave CC pendent necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09A silver toned green resin reversible crystal pave CC pendent necklace Reference: TGAS
Chanel Vintage Pearl and Green and Purple Beaded Necklace with Crystal Ball
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AMAZING Chanel Vintage Pearl and Green and Purple Beaded Necklace with Crystal Ball in good
Chanel Vintage Large Pearls and Green and Purple Crystal Bead Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING Chanel Vintage Gold Necklace with Large Pearls & Green and Purple Crystal Beads in good
Chanel 1993 93A Green Gripoix Multicolor CC Stamp Long necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1993 Gripoix Glass & Green Bead Necklace – Fall 93A Collection A striking piece from
$3,404
W 0.99 in L 27.56 in
2 row Chanel necklace with red and green pate the verre, gold plated, 1970/80's
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel Gripoix necklace by K. Lagerfeld (Made in France) 2 row gold-plated chain with 11 red and
Crystal, Gold Plate
$4,578
W 0.79 in L 63 in
CHANEL SAUTOIR, green pate de verre by Gripox Paris, faux pearls, signed 1983
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
long. Dimensions Lenght of the necklace 160 cm Features - Original Chanel (Made in France) signed
Crystal
$6,926
D 0.67 in L 16.93 in
CHANEL 2 row collier with larg pearls, green Gripoix signed 97A - 1997 Autumn
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Wonderful CHANEL necklace (MADE IN FRANCE) with very large knotted handmade pearls. In the
Pearl, Gold Plate
$9,273
W 2.37 in L 17.72 in
CHANEL CROSS SAUTOIR, green pat de verre of maison Gripoix, signed 1970/80 Paris
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 cm Green balls 1.6 in diameter, 2 oval 2.5 x 1.5 cm Features - Original Chanel signed CHANEL
Gold Plate
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Black Onyx S Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat White Gold, Chanel Small Necklace Available in Green Enamel
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Necklace With Green & Red Poured Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking sautoir, nice and long with an interesting chain. It has a clasp and can be doubled around the neck. It looks good by itself and is also a great layering pi...
Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass blue green beaded drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel necklace Made with poured glasses beads Teardrop blue glass Dated 80s
Chanel by Goossens unsigned green red poured glass necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Designed by Robert goossens With red glass beads
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Green Chain Link Beaded Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Long necklace from Chanel 1995 Spring Collection. Gold tone metal. Cable chain. Green, oval shaped
Unavailable
W 2.37 in L 16.54 in
Chanel green gripoix poured glass pearl byzantine filigree pendant necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Made by gripoix workshop Colour of glasses look very dark, they are combined
Chanel green pink gripoix poured glass faux pearl long necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Made by gripoix workshop
Chanel green red gripoix poured glass filigree capped chain necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel signed necklace Made by Gripoix workshop. Heavy chain and large beads design
Chanel green red and pearly beads large sautoir necklace, 1991
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL (Made in France) Rare large sautoir necklace comprised of baroque beads in garnet, emerald
Chanel Gripoix Poured Glass red green gripoix beaded Filigree Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel necklace Made with poured glasses beads capped with filigree Dated 70s
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Pink Green Gripoix Faux Pearl Flower Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
white blouse or tailored sheath to complete the iconic Chanel look. Gold tone metal. Two long draped
Unavailable
H 2.48 in W 1.53 in L 33 in
Chanel Vintage thick chain long necklace with arabesque CC and green gripoix top
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel thick chain long statement necklace with CC and green gripoix glass featured
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel green gripoix stones and tube chain long necklace with CC mark.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Chanel green gripoix stones and tube chain long necklace with CC mark. Perfect
Gold Plate
Chanel Gripoix unsigned green poured glass drop faux pearl necklace
By Maison Gripoix
Located in London, GB
Gripoix workshop made unsigned necklace/Attributed to Chanel Comes with green leaf caps around
Archimede Seguso for Chanel 1970s Blue and Green Glass Link Vintage Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Wigan, GB
... This necklace features blue and green glass links, detailed with gilt metal caps. Three of the glass
Chanel Poured Glass Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous CHANEL necklace features squares of poured green glass and an unusual link with a
Unavailable
Chanel necklace in fake pearls
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel necklace in fake pearls. Green / kaki / copper hue pearls. Good condition, with some light
Chanel Long Green Beaded Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France, this elegant, pre-owned necklace from Chanel is a unique piece that adds a touch
Chanel green pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long green glass pearl necklace with golden metal elements and
Gilt Metal
Chanel Green Embellished Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France, this elegant, pre-owned necklace from Chanel is a unique piece that adds a touch
Chanel Green Embellished Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Crafted in France, this elegant, pre-owned necklace from Chanel is a unique piece that adds a touch
Chanel CC Logo Green and Yellow Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Chanel Date 2013 Stamp Mark B13 A __________________________________ Metal Silver-tone
Mixed Metal
Chanel Green Pearl Necklace, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with costume pearls and green glass pearls. Antique
Gold
Chanel Green Camelia Dangle Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Designed with baroque detailing, this vintage pre-owned Chanel by Gripoix necklace form the 1980's
Chanel green pearl necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Green glass pearl necklace with golden metal elements and rhinestones
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Logo CC Gilt Green Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chanel fashion, the unusual necklace is adorned by a green "gripoix" square which has the Chanel double
Chanel green pearl necklace 1984
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long green glass-pearl necklace with golden metal elements and colorful
Gilt Metal
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Green Pearls, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with green pearls. 1984 Collection. Additional
Chanel Red and Green Gripoix Triple Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Red and Green Gripoix Triple Strand Necklace is in excellent condition from
1995 Chanel Magnifying Glass Necklace with Green Stones
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful Chanel chain necklace from the Autumn 1995 collection. Features gold-tone wheat motif
Other, Gold Plate
Chanel Runway Red and Green Gripoix and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Runway Gripoix and Pearl Necklace is in excellent condition. Red and green
2001 Spring Chanel Resin Mint Green CC Rope Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 2001 Spring collection, this Chanel Resin CC Rope Necklace in a soft peachy nude color. This
CHANEL blue & green 2007 CC FAUX PEARL & RHINESTONE Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2007 CC Long Necklace made of white faux pears, blue and turquoise beads and
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Green Gripoix Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Signed CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated Clasp closure The necklace is in good
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Green Gripoix Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: signed CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated Circa 1980s-90s The necklace is in good
Gold
Chanel Gold and Red and Green Gripoix Necklace - circa 1970s
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold and Red and Green Gripoix Necklace - circa 1970s. This Chanel necklace is made of gold
Chanel Gold Tone Green Enamel CC Faux Pearl Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Gold Tone Green Enamel CC Faux Pearl Drop Necklace Brand- Chanel Model- CC Faux Pearl Drop
Chanel Vintage "Sautoir" Necklace w/ Green Stones & Pearls - Circa 1987
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage "Sautoir" Necklace w/ Green Stones & Pearls - Circa 1987. This gorgeous, rare
Chanel Golden Metal Dickey Necklace with Green Glass Paste, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Impressive golden metal dickey necklace with green glass paste. Jewelry
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Red Green Purple Stone Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Crystal Red Green Purple Stone Pendant Necklace * Marked 20 * Made in France *Come
Chanel Silver Necklace With Purple and Green Stones
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel long silver necklace with purple and green stones.
Vintage Chanel Gilt Green and Red "pate de verre" Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage classic Byzantine style Coco Chanel gilt metal chain necklace featuring oblong molten
Chanel Dark Golden Metal with Green Glass Pearls Necklace Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Dark-golden metal necklace with green glass pearls. Jewelry from the Coco era, seen on
vintage CHANEL Collection 28 1991 jade turquoise green Gripoix pendent necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHANEL Collection 28 1991 jade turquoise green Gripoix pendent necklace Brand: Chanel
Vintage Chanel necklace with Gripoix green and red glass cabochons, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A long vintage Chanel gold-tone chain necklace decorated with Maison Gripoix red and green glass
vintage CHANEL 93A green Gripoix poured glass beads faux Pearl sautoir necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHANEL 93A green Gripoix poured glass beads faux Pearl sautoir necklace Reference: BMPA
Chanel Necklace Haute Couture in Dark Golden Metal with Green Glass Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Dark-golden metal necklace with green glass pearls. Jewelry from the Coco era, seen on
Chanel 1984 Multi Chain with Gripoix Purple/Green Stones Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience timeless elegance with the Chanel 1984 Multi Chain Necklace. Featuring layers of green
rare CHANEL B20K green pink red gripoix gold CC logo byzantine princess necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL B20K green pink red gripoix gold CC logo byzantine princess necklace Reference: AAWC
Gold
rare CHANEL B20K green pink red gripoix gold CC logo byzantine princess necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL B20K green pink red gripoix gold CC logo byzantine princess necklace Reference: AAWC
Chanel Short Necklace Made Up of Several Rows of Green Glass Beads, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace made up of several rows of green glass beads mounted in
Chanel Bow Golden Metal Necklace with Rhinestones and Green Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with rhinestones and green glass paste. Additional
Gold
Chanel Necklace in Pearly Beads and Red, Green Glass Paste
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Necklace with pearly beads and red and green glass paste beads
Chanel 70's Gripoix Rare Coin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize goldtone chain necklace with green and red gripoix dangling logo coins
Coco Chanel Green and Red Art Deco Glass Necklace circa 1930
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exquisite Coco Chanel statement necklace by Maison Gripoix featuring an Art Deco fringe design
New Rare Chanel Triple Pendant Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Important Chanel necklace with triple pendant, green and dark red gripoix, each pendant designed
Chanel Red and Green Gripoix Gold Twist Chain
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gripoix Gold Twist Chain is in excellent vintage condition from the mid 1980
Chanel Golden Metal Choker with Green Glass Pearls, 1983
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal choker with green glass pearls and rhinestone rings. 1983
Gold
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2019 Chanel 5 Layered Pearl Beaded Flower Motif Necklace is an exquisite statement piece that effortlessly elevates any evening look. Crafted with an eye for detail, this necklac...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2005 “The Man Who Knew Too Much” Designer:...
Chanel Multi-Row Pearl Necklace 2005
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multiple Layer Pearl Necklace. This beautiful Chanel necklace is a statement piece that can be worn several different ways due to the variety of length on each necklace. The u...
Pearl
Vintage CHANEL 1981 Faux Pearl & Red Gripoix Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is by Chanel The piece is from 1981. The necklace is red Gripoix with Faux Pearls. The necklace is 57” long. The necklace weighs 80.9 grams
Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage Chanel Pearl & Paste Long Sautoir 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1960s vintage Chanel pearl sautoir necklace attributed to Chanel (unsigned) which would have been made most likely by Maison Gripoix, Paris for the House whilst Coco Chanel was ali...
Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, gripoix • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 72” long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...
$6,100
H 35.5 in L 35.5 in
Chanel 1989 Gripoix Purple, Pink Amber Glass, Faux Pearl & Chain Rope Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional and very rare hallmarked Chanel early vintage long necklace is gripoix glass, faux pearl and gold chain link rope. It is a long strand or double layer necklace. The ...
Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Multicolored Gripoix Poured Glass Bracelet Cuff
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s vintage Chanel gold toned cuff bangle adorned with faceted and cabochon Gripoix poured glass. Stamped 25 made in France. Inner circumference measures approximately 16 cm Width ...
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Long Sautoir Necklace with Red Gripoix Glass, Faux Pearls And Gold LInks
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long vintage Chanel sautoir necklace has red gripoix glass beads, faux pearls interspersed along the gold metal link chain. The red glass beads are 2 different sizes. I...
Pearl, Gold
1980's Vintage Chanel Pearl & Crystal Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s long sautoir necklace. Pearls and crystal are in mint condition. Can be worn single or double . Comes with original pouch or box.
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Triple Strand GRIPOIX Necklace, 1988
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone triple strand necklace featuring faux pearls and MAISON GRIPOIX green and red glass beads. CHANEL jewelry creator director : VICTOIRE DE CASTELLAN...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Sautoir with Lilac and Celadon Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Sautoir with Lilac and Celadon Pearls, handmade by Maison Gripoix. Handmade Lilac and celadon toned faux pearls are hand wire wrapped onto the gilt bronze chain. Closes with...
Gilt Metal
1970s Oversize Chanel Pendant Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize multicolor gripoix and faux-pearl detachable pendant choker. Six-link extension was added in the 1980s. Comes with original box.
18k Gold, Rhodium
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage GRIPOIX Necklace, Fall 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gorgeous vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX green glass beads and rectangular links with CC logos, glass faux pearls, green facetted ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel 1981 Sautoir Chain Necklace w/Pearl & Bevel-Set Gripoix beads
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1981 Chanel 24k gold plated sautoir necklace made from textured gold links, baroque pearls and two sizes of oval, hammered gold bezel-set dark blue & clear Gripoix glass beads. Neckl...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories 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.