$318Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Jade Gemstone Necklace With Cloisonné Enamel Floral Accent Beads, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
light green jadeite gemstone beads - 12mm yellow enamel hand painted Cloisonné-style accent beads with
$300Sale Price|29% Off
L 29 in
Chinese Export Vermeil Silver Enameled Dragon Fish Necklace. Apatite. 1980s.
Located in University City, MO
This amazing Chinese necklace features an enameled Chiwen; also known as a dragon fish. The fish is
Vermeil
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Fine Antique Chinese Sterling Silver and Enamel with Coral Beads Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand
Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Apple Green Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
A vintage estate natural light apple green Chinese jadeite necklace and cloisonne enamel bird
Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chinese White Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export white cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the
Enamel
Vintage Chinese Blue Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export blue cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Chinese Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace-Rock Crystal Beaded Enamel-1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quartz Beads, Enameled Glass Beads, silver beads, with an inspired early Sterling silver Urn Enameled
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.
Located in University City, MO
magical 1920's Art Deco era piece of Chinese Export carved gemstone and enamel art.
Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Silver Enamel Tea Caddy Box with Turquoise Coral Beads
Located in Media, PA
This is a beautiful vintage Chinese silver and enamel tea caddy, crafted with exquisite attention
Silver
Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace Chinese Mongolian
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
beads and conical silver bead in between and a floral filigree enamel chain on backside . Necklace make
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
LB Wedgewood vintage enamel and Murano glass beads baroque pearls necklace SS
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
pearls, vintage Murano glass, vintage Chinese enamel beads,sterling silver Mexican round beads, and
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.5 in Dm 0.44 in L 35 in
Unusual Vintage 35" Hand Knotted Strand of Cloisonné Egg Shaped Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 35" hand knotted (on silk) endless strand of egg shaped cloisonné beads is of unusually good
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers chunky turquoise necklace. Handmade One of a kind piece
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
turquoise pieces are combined with handmade Indonesian beads and the turquoise chunks are from China. The
Turquoise, Pyrite, Base Metal, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Chinese Export Brass Snuff Box with Turquoise Enamel Dragons and Beads Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Chinese export snuff or censor box hand painted with gold dragons on turquoise blue enamel
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 2.5 in L 20.5 in
LB offers Chinese enamel Brass Horse pendant Tibetan and Venetian glass Necklac
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Chinese vintage Enamel and Brass HorsePendant centerpiece necklace
Coral, Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 1.5 in Dm 2 in L 20.5 in
LB offers Vintage Chinese Jade Sterling Enamel brooch Venetian Agates Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
filigree work and hand enameled flower decoration. The strand of carved Chinese beads, Peking glass mottled
Agate, Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel
LB offers Sterling Enamel Chinese pendant Teal agates Venetian glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a handmade Vintage Chinese Sterling and Enamel pendant Statement
Quartz, Brass
Sold
H 4 in W 1 in Dm 2.25 in L 27 in
One of a kind, handmade, statement, Ethnic necklace with lapis, quartz, and Moro
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
crystal,Chinese ceramic,Tibetan silver and lapis beads. Small Chinese enamel,cloisonné beads and sterling
Coral, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Enamelled Lotus and Fishes Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cute vintage necklace featuring colourfully enamelled fish and lotus motifs. It’s Chinese, made
Silver
10mm Amethyst Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quality amethyst necklace features beautifully matched amethyst beads with gorgeous, even purple color. The 10mm beads have been arranged with bright, 18k yellow gold space...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$860Sale Price|41% Off
AJD Very Elegant Classic Absolutely Magnificent Golden Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The natural unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties on this handmade necklace.. Size: graduated up to 17 mm; Length: 18 inc...
Pearl, Gold Plate
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Aria Jewelry Design 21-Inch Peachy Pink Agate Two-Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful 21-inch two-strand necklace features smooth, highly polished agate beads in soft peachy-pink tones that glow with subtle translucence. Each 10 mm agate bead offers a d...
Agate, Mixed Metal
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
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli Blue Madrid Princess Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated simplicity of this Lapis Lazuli necklace, inspired by Salvador Dali's "Madrid." Its modern edge, yet effortless, whispers timeless beauty and di...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
$128Sale Price|20% Off
L 20 in
LB offers Vintage Tibetan Painted beads Venetian Trade Tibetan Brass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Chunky Multi bead necklace. Vintage hand painted Tibetan ceramic beads are combined with Vintage Venetian glass Mille Fiore beads, Large Sea Glass, L...
Silver Plate, Brass
$288Sale Price|49% Off
W 1 in L 23 in
LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass beads and rib...
Turquoise, Gold-filled
$238Sale Price|20% Off
'50s Four Strand Coral Bead Choker Necklace With Cluster Clasp By Eugene Schultz
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 16" length - Faux coral glass beads - Fancy push clasp with bead cluster and gilded leaf motif - By Eug...
Vintage White Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an extremely rare natural white jade necklace from an estate collection of approximately 1980 years. The jade beads on this necklace are undyed natural white jade. Sometimes...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Bead Necklace, 680.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Thirty-four solid opal beads totaling approximately 680.00 carats line the length of this eye-catching necklace. The graduated gems are an impressive size and perfectly matched, with...
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
L 36 in
South Sea Keshi, Baroque Tahitian, Vintage Akoya, & Gemstone Necklace 36"
Located in Northampton, MA
Naturally-colored South Sea Keshi, baroque Tahitian, luminous Akoya, and Chinese freshwater pearls are strung together with glassy aquamarine and tourmaline crystals to create a luxu...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Silver
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.9 in L 0.9 in
Vintage McTeigue for Tiffany and Co 14K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Enduring Symbol of Brand Excellence and Classic Fashion Infuse your everyday style or special-occasion attire with the storied heritage of these Vintage McTeigue for Tiffany & Co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Sterling Lapis Figural Enamel Necklace Circa 1930s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite Chinese sterling Lapis figural enamel necklace c 1930s The fabulous Chinese sterling necklace merges two extraordinary designs into one incredible artisan creation The be...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.