Ciner Gold Gilt Pearl Enamel Necklace 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Crystal Faux Pearl necklace with black enamel. 36 inches end to end. Pearls are 9.9 mm. We
1990s American Ciner Jewelry Necklace Vintage
Enamel
Ciner Gold Gilt Pearl Enamel Necklace 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Crystal Faux Pearl necklace with black enamel. 36 inches end to end. Pearls are 9.9 mm. We
Enamel
Ciner Gold Bead Necklace
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
Striking Ciner multistrand gold metal bead necklace with large 2 tone clasp with large citrine
Vintage Ciner Gold Link Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Gold Link Necklace. Long Links with a Pattern Swirled through the Middle of the Link
Mixed Metal
Ciner Swarovski Necklace Crystal Encrusted Gold tone 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Encrusted with Swarovski Crystals. This is a New old stock Ciner Necklace. Measuring
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Giraffe Head Necklace
By Ciner NY
Located in Warminster, GB
. Ciner jewellery was very well made and the elements were heavily gold plated. A lovely necklace which
$725
H 15.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 5.5 in L 15.5 in
Vintage Ciner Gold Tone Link Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Gold Tone Link Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. Classic links that fit into each other
Mixed Metal
$1,125
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Ciner Chunky Linking Pieces 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
Mixed Metal
CINER signed vintage gold tone glass turquoise beaded designer necklace
By Ciner
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CINER • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS
Ciner Bronze & Black Enameled Necklace New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Necklace Enameled with bronze reddish and black. Choker size which Measures - .57
$1,425
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. Nothing more needs to be
Mixed Metal
Ciner swarovski Crystal Leopard Choker Necklace New, Never Worn 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Crystal Choker Leopard Necklace 9 Strands of gold tone and brown beading on the necklace
Gilt Metal
Stunning Ciner Pink swarovski Crystal Necklace 1980s New, never worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Pink Swarovski Crystal Necklace with toggle clasp. New Old Stock (never worn) Measures 18
Gilt Metal
Ciner swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace Gold tone New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another Stunning Ciner Crystal Necklace. Encrusted with Swarovski crystals. We have the Matching
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Necklace Green Blue & Yellow swarovski Crystal New, Never Worn -1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
our storefront 4th photo in this listing. We have many more pieces of Ciner Jewelry on our
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Double Beaded Giraffe Necklace, New Never worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, never worn giraffe double strand Ciner Necklace Amber colored, wood and black beading with
Gilt Metal
Ciner Crystal Double Strand Zebra Necklace Goldtone 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Double Strand Cream pearl necklace. Clasp is a enameled Zebra with Swarovski
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$853
W 0.75 in D 0.75 in L 15.5 in
A soft grey baroque pearl and clear crystal 'twist' necklace, Ciner, USA, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
necklace is in beautiful condition and highly wearable, for any occassion. The Ciner Manufacturing Co. was
Gilt Metal
$425
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 18 in
Vintage Ciner for Joan Rivers Faux Pearl Diamante 4 Strand Necklace Circa 1990s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner for Joan Rivers Faux Pearl with Diamante 4 Strand Necklace. Features two detailed
Mixed Metal
Ciner Ombre Multi strand Bead Necklace 1980s New, Never Worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
5 Strand Ombre Ciner Necklace. Purchased in the late 1980s and never worn. It has stunnignAmber
Ciner Tahitian, Baroque Pearl, Angel Skin, Orange Coral, Carnelian Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Milford, DE
set in a gold plated bezel, hallmarked 'Ciner." This necklace has been reconstructed and improved to
Carnelian, Coral, Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage Ciner Long Art Deco Silver & Crystal Circle Necklace 1960s
By Ciner NY
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ciner Deco Necklace. Art Deco in design with its circle motifs linked together to create
Ciner Victorian Inspired Gilt and Paste Bib
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner Neo Victorian gilt necklace with paste set dangles. Dozens of articulated links are set with
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski crystal Beaded 6 strand Necklace, 1980s New Never worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, faceted crystal, glass and stone beading make up this 6 strand Ciner
Vikki Carr Necklace Earrings Worn To George Bush State Dinner White House Ciner
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
Vikki Carr and George Bush State Dinner White House worn Ciner Necklace and Earrings. Indulge in a
Signed Ciner Tiger Eye Gemstone Necklace Earring Set Fashion Jewelry
By Ciner
Located in Jacksonville, FL
statement with the Singed Ciner Tiger Eye Necklace Earring Set. This stunning jewelry set embodies elegance
Tiger's Eye
Vintage Classic Signed Ciner Ribbed Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
This vintage classic signed Ciner necklace has a ribbed design in a gold tone setting. In
Ciner Black Enamel & Crystal Panther Beaded Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Wilton, CT
Ciner black enamel and crystal panther beaded necklace. Known for pieces that resemble fine
Signed Vintage Ciner Enamel Link Necklace – Timeless Elegance in Gold and Enamel
By Ciner
Located in Jacksonville, FL
: Signed CINER Elevate your jewelry collection with this striking vintage necklace—a perfect balance of
Enamel
Fashion Forward Ciner Choker Necklace - Clear Rhinestones
Located in Jacksonville, FL
yourself, this Fashion Unique CINER Choker Necklace is bound to become a beloved addition to any jewelry
Ciner 1949 Rhinestone and Blue Glass Necklace and Earrings Set
By Ciner
Located in Wigan, GB
A lovely example of the Ciner company's fine workmanship. This parure dates from 1949 and has an
Rhodium
Ciner Costume Jewelry Set Of Necklace And Earrings
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A Mid 20th century gold tone costume jewelry set. The set includes a necklace and a pair of
Gold
Ciner Ancient Coin Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari style ancient coin necklace by Ciner,NY. High quality faux jewelry meant to replicate real
Ciner 1980s White Enamel Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic white enamel on gold link necklace by American jewelry company Ciner of New
Gold Plate, Enamel
Ciner 1970s Panther Knocker Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Spice up your necklace game with this amazing Ciner choker necklace handmade in NYC, Circa 1970s
Ciner 1980s Large Link Gold Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural large link necklace by American jewelry company Ciner of New York. Ciner has been in
Gold Plate
Ciner 1980s Roman Coin Large Link Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
jewelry company Ciner. The strands of the necklace are comprised of 1 inch oval rope twist links connected
Gold Plate
Vintage Ciner Dynasty Style Gold-tone Rhinestone Choker Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Ciner Dynasty Style Gold-tone Rhinestone Choker Necklace Approximate Dimensions: 37 cm
Gold
Ciner Torsade Necklace with Lion Head Clasp
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ciner tornado necklace from the 1980s. The necklace has six strands of 5 mm faux amber
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel
Gilded Bezel Set Roman Coin Choker Necklace By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 17" length - 1.5" coin drop
Vintage Ciner Crystal Choker
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
century blackened-gold and gobsmacking crystals. Circa 1960s, Ciner jewelry from this era is highly
Crystal
Ciner Textured Gold Collar
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Ciner textured gold link choker with nubby texture. Very flexible and comfortable due to the
1980's Ciner Double Faux Pearl Necklace & Matching Zebra Enamel Bracelet
By Ciner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning set of 1980's Ciner iconic enamel and faux pearl necklace and matching hard cuff bracelet
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Ciner 70s Enamel and Rhinestone Pendant and Chain
By Ciner
Located in Gresham, OR
A great Ciner 70s pendant: enamel and rhinestone w/ gold0-tone metal chain and base. Chain is 31
Ciner Coral Resin Jeweled Choker & Earring Ensemble circa 1980
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner exquisite coral resin jeweled choker & earring ensemble c 1980s The elegant choker necklace
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Ciner of New York Gold Gold Wide Omega Chain with Central Geometric Ornament
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely stunning and finely executed necklace by long time fashion jewelry company Ciner of
Crystal, Gold Plate
Ciner 1960s Goldtone Necklace and Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Ciner three-dimensional design semi parure of small round elements connected by an underlying frame
1970s CINER Gilt 14 Strand 'Leopard' Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14 strands of glass beading, with the head of a leopard. Green Cabochons eyes, with pave set crystals. 17" end to end 1.10" at the widest point
Pinchbeck
Ciner Sterling Silver Marcasite Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ciner sterling silver and marcasite necklace. A marcasite encrusted pendant with flower detail
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Ciner Ancient Coin Chain Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner Ancient Coin Chain Necklace in the Bulgari style. Gilt curb link chain with stations of
Gilt Metal
Vintage Roman Coin Gilt Statement Necklace by Ciner
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
Vintage Roman coin motif chunky chain necklace from coveted vintage costume jewelry brand, Ciner
18k Gold
Ciner Necklace Cabochon Multi Stone -1980s Never Worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Necklace purchased in the late 1980s. Large Facated stones in a white & yellow Gold
Gilt Metal
Gilded Wavy Link Choker Necklace By Ciner, 1980s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - Gold plated - Hidden push clasp - By Ciner (signed on clasp
1980s Ciner Gold Plated Jewels of India Statement Necklace
By Ciner
Located in London, GB
Luxurious fine quality 'Jewels of India' necklace by Ciner. Length approx. 43cm, 17 inches, width
Gold Plate
Ciner Gold Tone Choker Necklace New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Gold tone Ciner Choker necklace, which has never been worn. Purchased at Neiman Marcus
Gilt Metal
1980s Ciner Crystal Swarovski encrusted Choker Necklace- New, Never worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Necklace that still has the Neiman Marcus price tag on it. Measures: 14.92 mm
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Gilt Cabochon Necklace New, never worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Colored cabochons with Swarovski Crystal Necklace. Measures .64 / 12.73mm wide. Drops down
Gilt Metal
Ciner Enamel and Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace New, Never Worn
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Exquisite Ciner Enamel & Swarovski Crystal Choker Necklace, with Swarovski crystals - Never Worn
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Ciner swarovski Necklace Crystal Double Strand Black Horse Gold 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Double Beaded strand Necklace. Enameled Black horse head with green cabochon eyes swarovski
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold
Massive Ciner Pin Pendant Swarovski Crystal Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Pin/Pendant with Pave Swarovski amber & Yellow Crystals. Prong set & Pave stones Large center yellow swarovksi Crystal Double as a Pin and a Pendant Just pic...
Gilt Metal
Ciner Swarovski Crystal Enamel Zebra Black Pearl Necklace New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Ciner Necklace Red/ Black zebra head, crystals set in head and clasp Double strand of
Gilt Metal
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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 16 in
Vintage Ciner Gold Tone with Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Gold Tone with Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace. No more need be said about this
Mixed Metal
1980s Ciner encrusted swarovski Crystal Tiger Choker Necklace- New Old stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 12 strand Amber beaded Swarovski Crystal Choker necklace Clasp is a Tiger with Bronze
Gilt Metal
Ciner swarovski Frog 10 Strand Bib Necklace 1980s New Old Stock
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Encrusted Swarovski crystals set around the frogs eyes and the circle holding them Slide in
Ciner of New York Gold Wide Omega with 3 Stone Necklace
By Ciner NY
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely stunning and finely executed necklace by long time fashion jewelry company Ciner of
Crystal, Gold Plate
Ciner Resin Faux Coral Crystal Enamel Choker & Clip on Earrings c 1980s
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner resin faux coral cabochon crystal enamel choker & clip on earrings set c 1980s The elegant
Enamel
5 Strand Blue Green Crystal Bib Necklace New, Never worn 1990s Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner, I have more in different colorways. The Necklace measures 19 inches end to end. Beads measure 9mm
Crystal
Ciner Medusa Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry
By Ciner
Located in Stamford, CT
White enameled oval pendant with a crystal encrusted Medusa relief figure. Chain is Monet.
Ciner Tiger Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Toronto, ON
Ciner multi-strand black and white bead necklace with enamel tiger clasp.
Ciner 1970s Vintage Enamel Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Wigan, GB
' style. The necklace is signed - it is stamped 'CINER' on the reverse of the clasp. A Short History
Ciner Necklace and Earrings Set
By Ciner
Located in Chicago, IL
Ciner necklace and earrings in goldtone metal set with clear rhinestones and faux ruby, sapphire
1980s CINER Gilt & Paste Collar Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ciner gilt & paste flex collar necklace. Gilt metal with large 'topaz' paste center
1980s CINER Gilt Enamel & Paste Choker Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ciner gilt enamel & paste choker necklace. Gilt setting with alternating black enamel
1970s CINER 24 Strand Gilt Chain & Paste Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ciner 24 strand gilt chain & paste necklace. Item fits up to 17" neck.
1980s CINER Gilt & Paste Sculpted Link Choker Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ciner gilt & paste sculpted link choker necklace. Gilt setting with pave set paste
Ciner Rhinestone Choker
By Ciner
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully made Ciner piece and is marked on the closure.
1970s CINER Gilt 9 Strand 'Leopard' Necklace
By Ciner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ciner 9 strand necklace. Gilt, enamel & paste 'leopard' hook closure with white glass
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H 1.25 in L 17.5 in
Ciner Beaded Black Gold Faux Pearl Choker Twisted Torsade Necklace Earring Set
By Ciner
Located in Sausalito, CA
This elegant set includes an imitation pearl, black glass torsade necklace featuring a gold-tone
Gold Plate
Ciner Coin Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Ciner, signed aged artifact style coin necklace set in golden metal with rhinestone details. Open
Base Metal
Vintage Ciner Coin Pendant Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Ciner necklace features a faux silver roman coin in a gold-tone setting. The
Ciner emerald colored crystal necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
This a stunning emerald looking necklace. This diner costume piece is from 1970s or 80s. It has
80s Ciner Gold Tone Linked Necklace
By Ciner
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Ciner Gold Tone Linked Necklace. Signed behind the secure clasp.
Mixed Metal
14 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Necklace 105.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold necklace featuring a wide Byzantine style link measuring 17.5 inches and weighing 105.6 Grams. Very comfortable on the neck.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,625
H 10 in W 3 in D 1 in Dm 6 in L 17 in
Vintage YSL 3 Strand Pearl & Faux Turquoise Couture Necklace, France 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 3 Strand Faux Pearl and Faux Pearl Necklace Circa 1980. It is not signed as its couture, which was never signed but attributed to Yves Saint...
Mixed Metal
$8,125
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16 in
Chanel Gold Wheat Choker Necklace, Couture Design, Circa 2008
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Collectible Chanel Gold Choker Necklace with Pieces of Wheat making up the Necklace. It is Made Purposely Uneven, with one side being Longer than the other. It is 14-16" L and 1.5...
Mixed Metal
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,125
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker, Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Long Choker, Circa 1990s. This stunning and well-crafted choker, featuring a variety of crystal shapes, is genuinely chic. It detaches from th...
Mixed Metal
$6,250
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Maison Goossens YSL Rock Crystal Necklace, France, Circa 1990s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Maison Goossens Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rock Crystal Collar Heavy Necklace. Couture at its best. Long and Short Pieces of Gold Tone Spikes Rock Crystal. Looks as if Bars o...
Mixed Metal
Monet Gold Plated Curb and Ball Link Chain Collar Necklace circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet fabulous 22ct triple gold plated curb and ball link chain necklace. Measuring length approximately 50.8 cm / 20 inches by width 3.7 cm / 1.45 inch. The necklace is in very goo...
Gold Plate
$1,425
H 65 in W 1 in D 0.4 in Dm 65 in L 65 in
Vintage Anne Klein Couture Gold Tone Long Necklace Circa 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Anne Klein Arrow/Feather-Like Gold-Tone Long Necklace. As shown in my photos, this necklace can be worn doubled, tripled, or doubled with the necklace against your neck. This...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Vendome 14 Strand Gold Necklace, Circa 1960s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold 14 Strand Necklace Circa 1960s. This gorgeous necklace features a graduated style, allowing the chains to fall in sync with each other. You can wear anything. D...
Mixed Metal
$37,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
In the ancient world the discovery of how to work metals was an important stage in the development of the art of jewelry. Over time, metalworking techniques became more sophisticated...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75mm Tubogas Collar Necklace. 15 Inch Length Featuring a Box Clasp with Figure 8 Safety. Finished Weight is 33.3 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Ricci Vintage Multicolored Glass Cabochon Necklace
By Nina Ricci
Located in Nice, FR
NINA RICCI vintage gold toned articulated link necklace embellished with sapphire blue, emerald green and ruby red glass cabochons. Secure clasp closure. Embossed © NINA RICCI on t...
Gilt Metal
$4,125
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in Dm 5 in L 16.5 in
Vintage Isabel Canovos Face Chain Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Isabel Canovas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Isabel Canovos Face Chain Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. An iconic Isabel Canovas collectors' piece. This is such a magnificent necklace. The face at its widest is 2 inches. ...
Mixed Metal
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Italian Wide Open Cable Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
This striking necklace is a true testament to Italian craftsmanship from the 1990s. Expertly crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold, it showcases a bold and eye-catching open link cabl...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Fancy Large Textured Link 18K Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The perfect way to enhance the look for that special woman. This Italian estate necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this exquisite piece has 13 open links, fancy cushion...
Yellow Gold
What defines “fine” jewelry? For many aficionados, there’s a clear line separating the golden wheat from the gilded chaff. But the handcrafted pieces made by Ciner, a 128-year-old costume jewelry house with a glittering past to rival some of the hautest high jewelers, call into question our notions of what constitutes preciousness.
Quality? Craftsmanship? Painstaking detail? Vintage Ciner earrings, brooches, necklaces and other accessories have them all in spades.
Much of the Ciner’s allure can be traced to its origins in fine jewelry. Emanuel Ciner, an Austrian immigrant, founded the firm in Manhattan in 1892, crafting pieces from the traditional precious gems, gold and platinum. But World War I and the Great Depression caused purse strings to tighten and materials to become scarce. Rather than try to weather the economic downturn, which shuttered many other American jewelers, Ciner made the risky transition from fine jewelry to costume (or fashion) jewelry — virtually uncharted territory.
Emanuel Ciner’s sons, Irwin and Charles, introduced an array of innovations — rubber casting molds, which are especially durable and produce higher quality results, and white metal alloys, which affordably mimic the look of more precious materials — that would become the standard for costume jewelry. During World War II, Ciner’s advanced molding technology was utilized by the U.S. military to produce munitions and tools. This arrangement gave the firm access to the heavily rationed metals it needed for its jewels, enabling it again to endure conditions that drove others into bankruptcy.
The company hit its stride in the 1960s, when its jewelry was sold at some of the country’s toniest stores, even garnering an Andy Warhol–illustrated ad for Bonwit Teller. Its pieces were worn by the era’s brightest stars. In the famous 1957 Joe Shere photo of Sophia Loren sneering at Jayne Mansfield’s décolletage, Mansfield is resplendent in shoulder-grazing Ciner earrings.
Ciner is unique among costume jewelers in that its pieces aren’t imitations — they are coveted in their own right. Elizabeth Taylor, a voracious jewelry collector with a taste for the very finest, was a longtime client. Several suites of Ciner jewels were included in the 2011 Christie’s sale of Taylor’s collection, with one group of rhinestone-studded ear clips and a bracelet fetching $15,600 — more than 100 times the auction estimate. It’s a reminder of a time, not so long ago, when women of great style wore fine and costume jewelry with equal aplomb, often at the same time.
Today, Ciner — now run by Emanuel Ciner’s granddaughter Pat Ciner Hill and great-granddaughter Jean Hill — continues to adhere to the same exacting production specifications. It is the only jewelry house in New York, and likely the United States, that manufactures all its pieces entirely in-house. Each begins with dozens of elements that are cast in rubber molds and then individually filed and polished, plated in a particularly thick layer of 18-karat gold or rhodium, assembled on the bench and painted with enamel or set with stones. Every step is performed by hand by craftsmen, many of whom have been with the company for more than 30 years.
Find vintage Ciner clip-on earrings, choker necklaces, bracelets and other 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.