Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The amethyst drops alternate between six pierced decorated swagged settings, ornamented with a total of twenty-six collet set seed pearls. The Edwardian necklace is embellished with...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Stud Diamond And Black Enamel Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Stud Diamond And Black Enamel Necklace Coral, collet-set diamonds, black enamel, 18K gold, and platinum.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
L 16.54 in
Brilliant Cut Graduated Diamond Collet Necklace of 9 Carats, English circa 1999
Located in London, GB
An fine example of a beautifully made graduated diamond collet necklace. Platinum set with brilliant cut graduated diamonds of approximately 9 carats of very bright quality.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver, 21.74 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, Geneva
This antique collet-set old-cut diamond necklace composed of 75 graduated old-cut diamonds Mounted in 18k rose gold and silver - 75 old cut diamonds: 21.74ct total
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 0.16 in L 15.83 in
Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver
Located in Geneva, Geneva
This antique collet-set old-cut diamond necklace composed of 75 graduated old-cut diamonds Mounted in 18k rose gold and silver - 75 old cut diamonds: 21.74ct total
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rutilated Quartz, White Sapphire and Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
10 graduating equidistant half spherical French-cut rutilated quartz: 68.65 carats, bezel-set on a scalloped trim stations of colorless round brilliant-cut white sapphires configured...
Quartz, Sapphire, Rose 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 period - features an endless line of matched or subtly graduated gems set within inc...
Amethyst, 9k Gold
CARTIER Delices De Goa Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Gold Earrings Necklace Set
By Cartier
Located in New York , NY
The necklace composed of a delicate oval link chain supporting clusters of amethyst beads approximately 10.2 to 4.4 mm., and turquoise beads approximately 8.0 to 4.4 mm., the earclip...
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Moon Quartz Sautoir and Earrings by Siegelson, New York
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
Moon Quartz Sautoir and Earrings by Siegelson, New York A single strand sautoir with moon quartz cabochons alternating with rose-cut diamonds from which is suspended a chandelier-st...
Antique Victorian Pair of Collet Set of Oval Amethyst Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late Victorian collet set oval amethysts bracelets that can be made into a necklace in a fitted box.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Floral Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
The floral motif is created with a round faceted aquamarine center with eight-cut diamond petals set in shaped collets. The necklace continues up towards the chain with alternating s...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Renee Lewis Emerald Gold Necklace
By Renee Lewis
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and collet set emerald necklace with toggle closure, Signed Renee Lewis PLAT.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco collet-set diamond rivière necklace of graduated design with knife-wire spacers, in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Renee Lewis Pink Tourmaline Garnet Diamond Necklace
By Renee Lewis
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, collet set garnet and pink tourmaline necklace with a toggle closure, Signed Renee Lewis 18 KT.
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 necklace is open backed, as opposed to the Georgian style closed back necklaces.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Fine Antique Natural Amethyst and Silver Riviere Necklace, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The name riviere comes from the French for "river", romantically referencing how the gemstones flow around the neck. These necklaces were popular during the Georgian era and are also...
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, circa 1890. This necklace is set with non graduated oval shaped amethyst.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Regency Silver and Pink Paste Collet-Set Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Pink Paste and Silver Collet Set Rivière 16.5” long c.1820
Silver
1950s 3.10 Carat Ruby and 4.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The drops suspend from an ornate interwoven design frame, embellished with fifty-three pave set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds and five collet set baguette cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.25Ct Pink Sapphire & 1.95Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Pendant - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is suspended below a vertical arrangement of two larger, collet set radiant cut diamonds displayed alternately between two smaller, collet set, princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
La Triomphe Diamond Gold Collet Set Riviere Necklace
By La Triomphe
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and wearable diamond necklace of graduated diamonds - all clean and white in color - with each stone encircled by a frame of gold. The necklace is set in 18 karat yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cultured Pearl and Amethyst Collet Set Spherical Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is a graduated succession of white cultured freshwater pearls measuring from 12.3 mm to 16.3 mm, together with 8 collet-set amethyst oxidized silver beads, terminating t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Antique Paste Collet and Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique paste collet and drop fringe necklace, set in gold.
18k Gold
Temple St. Clair Aquamarine & Iolite Chain Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Aquamarine and iolite chain necklace, designed as an 18k gold link necklace collet-set with oval-shaped aquamarine and square-shaped iolite, with a gold toggle clasp, signed Temple St.
Aquamarine, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 necklace circa 1890. The amethyst necklace is collet-set to the front with a gradu...
Amethyst, 9k Gold
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W 1 in D 16 in L 16 in
Bulgari Vintage Ancient Coin 18k Ruby Monete Necklace & Earrings Collet Set
By Bulgari
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This vintage Bvlgari piece is designed as a curb link chain in 18k yellow gold with gold-framed of the ancient bronze coin as a pendant. Bezel set with two round cabochon genuine ru...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Cartier GIA Certified 13.46 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 13.46 carats oval cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
$145Sale Price / set|50% Off
6.45 Carat Carnation Round Multi Gems Studs Silver Earring for Graduation Gift
Located in New York, NY
6.45 Carat Carnation Round Multi Gems Studs Silver Earring in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. The...
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Hervé Léger Black Dress Size S Women's RTW France 21st Century
By Herve Léger
Located in Capri, IT
Herve Leger Black Dress RTW size S
Black Crocodile Handbag
By Artbag
Located in Alford, MA
Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach below the flap. Black leather interio...
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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