Christian Dior Coral Torsade Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior faux coral pate de verre long torsade necklace. Consisting of eight strands of the
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Coral Torsade Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior faux coral pate de verre long torsade necklace. Consisting of eight strands of the
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Michael Kneebone Carved Yellow Jadite Coral Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow jadeite is paired with coral in this dramatic torsade necklace. The jadeite has been formed
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage Multi Strand Lapis Lazuli Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
vintage natural Mediterranean Italian coral. The faceted lapis lazuli beads boast an overflow of blue hues
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
$7,500
W 1.63 in Dm 0.88 in L 16 in
Luxurious Choker Length Gold and Vivid Orange Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent mid-20th century front closing choker length torsade necklace, has, as the focal
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,500
H 1.07 in W 0.52 in L 17.33 in
Magnificent 12 Strand Italian Red Sardinia Coral Torsade 18 KT Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This magnificent estate multi-strand torsade necklace is Italian origin 1980 circa Composed by
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 24" Multi Strand Coral Bead Torsade Necklace w/ 14k Gold Carved Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous multi-strand coral torsade necklace features 6 strands tied together by a 14k yellow
Coral, 14k Gold
Elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Tassel Torsade with Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A rare torsade of 2.7 mm deep red coral and gold beads necklace witch a detachable tassel. This
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Onyx Black Jade Multi Strand Torsade Bead Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1970s Coral Onyx Black Jade Multi Strand Torsade Bead Necklace. The 1970s Coral Onyx and Black
Coral, Onyx, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage David Webb Coral and Enamel Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Rare Vintage David Webb Coral and Enamel Torsade Necklace Circa 1980s Featuring 12-Strands of Solid
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Rope Torsade Necklace Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Rare 18 K yellow Gold Torsade featuring a twisted gold chain and deep red coral bead necklace. It
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, Twenty Row Fresh Water Pearl, Coral, and Diamond Torsade Choker Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceptionally elegant torsade necklace comprising twenty rows of size matched cultured fresh
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Senator Dianne Feinstein's Coral Pearl 18 Karat Gold Torsade Necklace 30 Inch
Located in New York, NY
, near flawless coral, pearls and 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Senator Feinstein loved torsade necklaces and
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold 4 Strand Torsade Hand Carved 32 Inch
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique salmon colored Coral and Pearl four strand torsade necklace with a
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi Strand Lapis Lazuli Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Mediterranean Italian coral. The faceted lapis lazuli overflows with blue. The old Italian corals emphasize the
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 15.75 in
Italian Multi Strand Natural Coral 18 Karat Diamond Clasp Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Allure of Coral This captivating mid century necklace is Italian origin Composed by 21 strands of
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Italian Red Coral and Pearls 8-Strand Torsade Necklace 18k Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding 8-strand natural Italian red coral and 8-strand seed pearl necklace together making a
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Decadent Jewels Fresh Water Pearl Carved Sea Bamboo Silver Torsade Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Coral bead spacers. Hand knotted on apricot thread with a Sterling Silver hook clasp and Cone. 56cm
Coral, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Coral Torsade with Large Decorative Gold Catch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Rave, Swiss. This vibrant 8-strand natural coral torsade adds the perfect
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger Coral Pearl Torsade Bracelet Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, pearl and coral torsade necklace/bracelet set. Signed Tiffany
Pink Coral Venetian Glass Intaglio Torsade Ravello Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Pink Coral Torsade Venetian Glass Intaglio Necklace - Ravello Necklace. Petite salmon pink coral
Coral, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Carved Coral and Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and attractive Carved Coral and Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace circa 1960's. Custom ordered
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and interesting coral, diamond and 18K yellow gold necklace by Harry Winston, circa 1980s. It
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Trio Ruby Diamond Coral Bead Torsade Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Multistrand Angel Skin Coral Bead Torsade Bracelet with A Two-Color Gold, Ruby and Diamond Clasp
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
A torsade necklace of turquoise, coral, and gold beads.
Located in New York, NY
A multi-strand torsade necklace of turquoise, coral and gold beads.
Coral, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Torsade Coral Strand Fish Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
For those who are looking for a unique type of bracelet, there is the torsade, which features
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Torsade Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful multi-strand coral bead trosade necklace made with round bead bright salmon color corald
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Coral and 18 Karat Gold 9 Strand Torsade Necklace
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Fine coral and 18K yellow gold torsade necklace by Verdura circa 1970-80s. It features 9 strands of
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.88 in L 22.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace and Bracelet Combination
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Chic diamond, coral and 18K yellow gold torsade necklace and bracelet combination by Van Cleef
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. SCHLUMBERGER Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive and bold multi strand coral bead necklace with 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp, by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
W 7.38 in Dm 0.45 in
Prestigious French Cartier Twisted Gold, Coral and Pearl Torsade Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very interesting 18k yellow gold French Cartier designed and created orange coral and Japanese
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18k & Platinum Torsade Bracelet w/ Carved Lapis, Coral & Diamonds by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
America's finest (family owned since 1948) circa 1960. It features a central medallion with rose hued coral
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 1.13 in D 1 in L 17.75 in
Arnold Scassi 1980s Torsade Coral, Malachite & Pearl Necklace & Jeweled Clasp
By Arnold Scassi
Located in New York, NY
faux coral glass beads. The beads are approximately 8 mm in size. The clasp is a show stopper of two
Gold Plate
Exquisite Coral and Gold Torsade Necklace & Bracelet Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite set includes a coral and gold necklace and bracelet that can be beautifully combined
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Pearls Sterling Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, sterling, Navajo. This understated Navajo pearls necklace or torsade features coral
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
David Webb Coral Torsade Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, a very rare torsade of 3.5mm deep salmon coral necklace. The carol, diamond and
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Multi-Strand Red Coral Torsade Bead Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1940’s or 1950’s, these coral beads were purchased from an estate where it was obvious
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Coral and Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant and attractive Carved Coral and Rice Pearl Torsade Necklace circa 1960's. Custom ordered
Coral, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Verdura 18k Gold Coral Bead Torsade Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura 18k yellow gold multi-strand coral bead necklace with faceted 18k yellow gold beads
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Large Coral Gold and Turquoise Torsade Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Seaman Schepps Torsade Necklace, consisting of numerous braided strands of Coral beads
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Rope Torsade Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Rare 18 K yellow Gold Torsade featuring a twisted gold chain and deep red coral bead chain that
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Multi strand Coral Black Onyx Diamond Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous mid – century retro multi-strand torsade necklace is Italian origin, 1945 ca
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Italian Multi strand Natural Coral 18 KT Diamond Clasp Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Allure of Coral This captivating mid century necklace is Italian origin Composed by 21 strands of
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950S Large Pearl with Coral and Jade Glass Cabochon Earrings.
Located in New York, NY
back. The earring are a wonderful compliment to a 1950s multi strand faux pearl, coral and jade torsade
RENE BOIVIN A Coral Torsade with Gold and Emerald Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Boivin, A Coral Torsade with Gold and Emerald Clasp, with 27 strands of deep red coral beads
Gold Coral Torsade
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine twelve strand Zuni hand carved angel skin coral 'fetish' and heishi beaded item. Hand worked
Coral, 18k Gold
Gold Amethyst Coral Torsade
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine 18K yellow gold, angel skin coral and amethyst torsade five strand beaded necklace. Large
Coral, Amethyst, 18k Gold
1980s Oxblood Coral Aventurine Gold Animal Print Shell Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold Oxblood Coral Torsade Necklace with green Aventurine Stone embellishments with
Coral
Coral Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1960s necklace, featuring multi strand 4.3mm - 4.8mm coral beads and gold beads, with 14k gold and
Coral, 14k Gold
Coral & Black Spinel Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
11-strand red coral and black spinel bead torsade necklace, secured by a Deco-style panel clasp in
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Coral Bead and Seed Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Torsade necklace, composed of four strands of pinkish-red coral beads and three strands of seed
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Diamond, Emerald and Coral Bead Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
18k Mythological Lion set with diamonds on a torsade of Coral Bead Bracelet.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Red Coral Multi Strand Torsade Necklace
Located in New York , NY
Red coral torsade multi strand necklace made in Italy with heavy 18k gold clasp. Necklace comes
Coral, 18k Gold
Cartier Coral Pearl Diamond Gold Torsade Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cartier carved coral rose and pearl torsade bracelet. Circa 1960's. 18K yellow gold and diamonds. 8
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Angel Skin Coral Turquoise Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Beautiful 1960s angel skin coral and turquoise beaded multi-strand torsade necklace. Lovely
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Midcentury Carved Nephrite Coral Ruby Diamond Gold Torsade Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century 18k gold flower clasp torsade necklace, featuring carved nephrite flower, with rubies
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1960s Multi-Strand Coral and Gold and Diamond Torsade Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Torsade Twist Necklace Consisting Of Eleven Strands Of Deep Orange Color Coral
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
70'S Navajo Style Coral Bead & Sterling bead 30-Strand "Torsade" Long Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Navajo Style red coral and sterling silver bead 30-strand necklace. This bold statement
Coral, Sterling Silver
70'S Navajo Style Coral Bead & Sterling bead 30-Strand "Torsade" Long Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Navajo Style red coral and sterling silver bead 30-strand necklace. This bold statement
Coral, Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Coral Cameo Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's coral glass cameo necklace set in signature Russian gilt filigree. Woven triple chain with 5 neoclassical cameo pendants set in filigree leaf frames. Length 2" x Wi...
Gilt Metal
18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Tiger Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century Tiger motif hinged bangle bracelet is adorned with bright transparent gold and jet black opaque enamel. The life like head and collar are set generousl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$38,987
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Superb and amazing Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Handmade faux pearls with a large Rose poured glass orchid bloom with pendant pearl. Made in the perio...
Bronze
$5,980 / set
W 1.5 in L 17.33 in
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Floral Necklace & Earring Demi-Parure 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous Vintage Christian Dior Floral Necklace and Earring Set crafted by the House in 1967 whilst Marc Bohan was head of design. Six wonderful strands of flower power are finishe...
Dolce & Gabbana Fall F/W 1997 Velvet Coat with Fox Fur Trim
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Baar, CH
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Velvet Coat with Fox Fur Trim Rare Dolce & Gabbana coat from the Fall 1997 collection. Made of thick black velvet with large floral print in pale blue and beige...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Chic 1960s Pink Beaded Sequin Harilela's Hong Kong Sleeveless Silk Vintage Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s pink silk beaded top! So much detail to this gorgeous little gem! Lace, pearls, sequins and beads throughout. Super soft silk feels amazing against the body! Beaded fringe o...
$14,160Sale Price|20% Off
32.05 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite and Emerald Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. Make a statement with this exceptional pear shaped, 32.05 carat AAA blue Tanzanite cocktail ring, with pear shaped 1.93 cara...
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. Thi...
Coral, 10k Gold
$2,315Sale Price|25% Off
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Neiman Marcus Mink Lamb mink Bolero jacket totally made in italy in size S
GRS Certified Natural Ruby and Pear and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nestled at its core is a breathtaking Ruby Oval Faceted gemstone, weighing an impressive 10.74 carats and with a certification from GRS attesting to its exceptional quality. Encircl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
By Valentino Miss V, Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress ! Features a halter neckline for support that criss crosses in the ba...
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, Rebecca at the Well, 1930s
Located in Chesterland, OH
An "early Rebecca landscape cameo shell" is a vintage shell cameo brooch depicting the biblical "Rebecca at the Well" scene (a famous story from the Bible, Genesis 24), often featuri...
Gold Plate
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
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
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.