Antique Victorian GIA 19K Gold 1.21ctw Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An absolute treasure: Original Victorian English Diamond and Enamel Star Jewel that originally was part of either a crown or necklace, carries with it a fascinating history and an ai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Natural Rock Crystal White Tara Gilt Bronze Statue Tibetan Authenticity Seal
Located in Somis, CA
White Tara is lavishly adorned in the manner of a celestial bodhisattva, wearing an elaborate jeweled crown, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, earrings, and ornamental body jewelry.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Manjushri Hand-Painted Thangka, Tabo Monastery, India
Located in Nottingham, GB
The central figure is exceptionally decorative, with an elaborate jewelled crown, necklaces and richly patterned garments rendered in gold, black, white and muted blue.
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chenrezig Avalokiteshvara Hand-Painted Thangka
Located in Nottingham, GB
He is richly adorned with a jeweled crown, necklaces and flowing garments and surrounded by flowering plants and scrolling foliage.
Canvas, Paint
Bonaparte Bride I - Royal Queen Female Portrait Gold Crown Blue Jewels, 2016
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary portrait drawing in graphite and colored pencil on paper is a powerful depiction of a regal woman wearing a gold crown, opulent jewel necklace and ornate blue dress.
Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
Three-Stone Blue Sapphire and White Sapphire Ring in Sterling Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Discover the Beauty of Sapphire: Sapphire's Rich History: Sapphires have been prized for centuries, especially by royalty, and have been worn in crowns, necklaces, and rings througho...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage Bucherer Gold Tone Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A matching gold-tone chain allows the watch to be worn as a long pendant necklace, while the crown is positioned discreetly at the side of the case.
Gold
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This shell has been made into a modern necklace with nylon crown knotting and a shell and wire clasp.
Shell
Antique Indian marble Parvati statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique Indian marble Parvati statue Material : marble 78,5 cm high The base is 16.5 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep The height was measured including the base 19th century The statue once ...
Marble
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Neith figure in bronze
Located in BARCELONA, ES
In this case, since the statuette is worked by incision in both the crown and the necklace area, it can be deduced that it was originally decorated in this same way, with inlaid gold...
Bronze
$3,000
The Queen- original-royal figurative cubism-portrait painting-contemporary Art
By Borja Guijarro
Located in London, Chelsea
These subtle hues provide a regal backdrop for the splendor of the crown jewels and necklace, allowing them to shine with majestic brilliance.
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,755Sale Price|35% Off
Gilt Bronze Figure of Manjusri Seated on a Lotus Base
Located in seoul, KR
From the five-petaled crown and elaborately layered necklaces to the gracefully flowing celestial robes and oval lotus base, the work showcases the refined casting skill of Qing dyna...
Bronze
Fine Antique Bronze Statue of Ganesh from Sir Lanka
Located in Atlanta, GA
In addition of being bejeweled with garland necklace and a crown, a snake that is often associated with him is found wrapping his belly like a belt.
Bronze
Mid Century /Modern Art Nouveau Lady Sculpture , Bronze , Artist Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figures dark floral crown and detailed necklace further reflects the Art Nouveau sensibilities.
Bronze
French 19th century Neo-Greek st. Bronze, Ormolu and Griotte marble lamp
By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The neck is flanked by large scale handles displaying female busts wearing beaded necklaces and crowns. Above are the six scrolled Ormolu arms adorned with acanthus leaves and leadin...
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
0.76 Carat Red Spinel and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Many of the largest and most famous “rubies” in the world have since been discovered to be red spinels, among these are the Black Prince’s Ruby in the Imperial State Crown and the Ti...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage Costume Jewelry Set by Trifari, circa 1960
By Trifari
Located in Southampton, NY
Marked 'Trifari' with copyright symbol and crown T hang tag on Necklace. Three missing crystals on the necklace.
Crystal
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...
Gold Leaf
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in loose fitting robes, and adorned with a five pointed crown and necklace. His robes have been covered in a deep vermillion lacquer with black l...
Wood
$750Sale Price|51% Off
Thangka Kurukulla Red Tara of Love Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
Wearing a tiger skin robe, adorned with a bejeweled crown and long necklace of heads indicating victory in vanquishing demons, she is surrounded by a blazing fire of exalted wisdom i...
Brocade, Wood, Paint
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Hayagriva with Consort Vajravarahi, circa 1800, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
Hayagriva wears multiple protective elements, including a crown of skulls, a necklace of human heads, an elephant skin cloak and a tiger skin skirt.
Bronze
25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
History’s most memorable fine jewelry - crowns, scepters, necklaces, and more - all share a common design element: several types of precious stones.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Feminine Royalty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Beauty
By Damola Ayegbayo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Africa queen epitomizes the pride and honor of women in the nation, and it depicts self-esteem. the crown represents pride while the necklace expresses honor.
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Naomi Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Her seductive eyes have long cobalt-blue lashes in perfect harmony with the crown and necklace she wears. The precious gold leaf earrings, bearing the DG logo, illuminate her face.
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Virginia Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Through details like the broken crown, the shattered necklace, and the total absence of color, the artist’s intention to provoke becomes clear, giving voice to our fears.
Gold
Large Vintage Nepalese Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
He is festooned in jewelry, including a five pointed crown, earrings, necklaces and armlets, all studded with coral and turquoise beads.
Coral, Bronze
Cobalt Blue Enamel Natural Pearl Gold Victorian Crown Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 18k yellow gold vivid cobalt blue enamel, tripple crown center pendant with natural pearl halo and crown center. Handmade in 14k yellow gold with a spring ring catch. Circa...
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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