60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp.
Crystal
Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Negligee Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver Edwardian negligee necklace features amethyst cabochon tear drops that dangle from a larger amethyst centerpiece. The amethysts are modified emerald and pear-sha...
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
A carnival coloured glass and metal necklace and earrings, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A bright and cheerful necklace and earrings set, with a soft and pretty colour combination, soft greens, lilacs, aquas, citrines and pinks, beautifully cut glass stones, all set in w...
Base Metal
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Festoon Necklace Flat Cut Garnets Belle Epoque Hearts
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Festoon Necklace in a heart and flower motif of great beauty. The early festoon necklace is set throughout with flat cu...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant Necklace or Brooch set with the most wonderful sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnets in a target motif in three concentric circ...
Garnet, 9k Gold
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pansy Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Deco to Victorian Pansy Flower Pendant Necklace set with magnificent Bohemian Garnet gems in silver gilt with a 10K Gold bale. T...
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND VERY RARE 16 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET COLLAR NECKLACE WITH SUPERB EARLY FLAT CUT DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHEST QU...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 17 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHE...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch in a stunning star motif. The early oval locket pendant is adorned with three layers of faceted ...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Bee Beetle Bug Insect Fly Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Deco to Victorian Bee Beetle Insect Fly Pendant Necklace set with magnificent Bohemian Garnet and Pearl gems in Gold. The stunni...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Gold Plated and Faceted Cobalt Blue Glass Drops Necklace
Located in London, GB
The necklace is probably Czech. We have replaced the spring bolt clasp.
Vintage 1930's Red Bevelled Glass Necklace Faceted Glass
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1930's tomato red Czech glass and brass necklace is a rare piece to behold.
Mixed Metal
Miriam Haskell Black and White Georgian Revival Flower Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and large Miriam Haskell Summer black and white flower necklace of unusual Czech glass textured lace beads. 1940's USA.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Silver Plated and Electric Blue Glass Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
There is an extra bead on one side. The necklace is probably Czech. Measuring length 42.5 cm / 16.7 inches, and the pendant is length 10.1 cm / 4 inches.
Silver Plate
$104Sale Price|44% Off
AJD Gorgeously Elegant 19.5" Handmade Black Onyx & Orange Crystal Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique real Black Onyx (largest 20 mm) enhanced with glittering goldy-orangy Czech crystals 19.5 inch long necklace with gold tone clasp.
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
Gold Plated Aurora Borealis and Faux Pearl Necklace with a Glass Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
Most of the gold plating has worn away to reveal the lovely bronze metal underneath. The necklace closes with a hook clasp. This beautiful and stylish necklace is probably Czech.
Large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket from the 1920's. Large in scale with bezel set glass "gems" along side a sleeping figure in a greenish gold plate. Super unus...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Vintage 1930s Czechoslovakian Glass Jewellery Set
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful and rare set dates from the 1930s and was created in Czechoslovakia. Condition Report: Very Good - A little rubbing to the foil reverse of some of the glass stones. ...
Base Metal
Art Deco Crystal Mesh Bib
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate bib of pronged handset crystals from the 1920's set in rhodiumed metal, Delicate and substantial at the same time. Beautiful quality. Czech 1920's. 16" , 2.5" dep...
Gilt Metal
Georgian 14 KT Large Carnelian Fob 1806 Plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period Carnelian Fob is from Prague bearing hallmarks dated 1806 – solid 14 Kt gold Magnificent in shape and superb Georgian workmanship, pretty large in...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet Bracelet Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique 1880 Garnet Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS EARLY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET BRACELET WITH FLOWER FLORETS OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS WITH A FLOWER MOTIF CLASP OF THE HIGH...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Bohemian Crystal Pontifical Crucifix
Located in New York, NY
Faceted crystal crucifix from Bohemia circa 1900. The faceted crystals are set into darkened silver gilt plate with a decorative multi pronged edge. Bale of gold pinchbeck plate. E...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Pinchbeck
$111Sale Price|40% Off
Czech Bohemian Green/White Lamp Art Glass w/Mop Shell Bead Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dimensions: end to end 22.5" x 11" drop Czech, 1930
Art Glass
$93Sale Price|40% Off
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Yellow White & Blue Bohemian Art Glass Bead Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This necklace has been re-strung. Dimensions: end to end 25" X drop length 12" Czech, 1930
Art Glass
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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