Art Deco Diamond Négligée Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an superb diamond négligée necklace from the later stages of the Art Deco movement. A
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Négligée Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an superb diamond négligée necklace from the later stages of the Art Deco movement. A
Diamond, Platinum
Opal and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Opal and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural opal in a open back
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1895.
Located in London, GB
Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
Edwardian Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dainty antique Edwardian double diamond drop necklace, a most delightful gift for her. These
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This delicate Belle Epoque necklace is crafted in platinum and gold (back of the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful negligee necklace taken from the early stages of the 20th century. Two
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian, Diamond & White Sapphire Negligee Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delightfully ditty necklace is what is often referred to as a negligee, and this particular
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond necklace negligée, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old necklace made of yellow gold (470 fineness) and silver elements. Two main diamonds in old
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Pearl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Négligée Necklace
Located in London, GB
A modern pearl and diamond 14 karat white gold négligée style necklace This striking necklace is
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Negligeé Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite negligeé necklace showcasing the elegance of Art Deco design. Crafted
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|36% Off
H 2 in W 1 in L 17.5 in
Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th Century opal and diamond 14k white gold negligee necklace featuring fine quality gray
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous Belle Époque Négligée Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful Belle Époque négligée necklace enchants with its delicate and elegant playfulness
Diamond, Platinum
$4,475
H 1.75 in W 0.5 in L 15.5 in
Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era negligee drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 900
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Antique Platinum & 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Pearl Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Negligee Necklace Platinum & 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Stunning, Edwardian negligee
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Negligee
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s Diamond and Sapphire negligee set in platinum and 18 K gold. This delicate
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
$3,700
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Morganite and Diamond Edwardian Style Bow Negligee Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds. The combination of intricate detailing and luxurious gemstones creates a captivating piece that
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Négligée Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sparkling diamond centerpiece at the top middle, gracefully leading to a drop adorned with two
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace by Marret Frères
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond and natural pearl négligée necklace by Marret Frères, consisting of a
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable
H 1.74 in W 0.44 in L 16.54 in
Edwardian Platinum 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegance and delicacy An exemplary Edwardian era Diamond negligee necklace expressing in full the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 10.05 Carats Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Calabasas, CA
Edwardian Negligee necklace of superior craftsmanship. The necklace is composed of Knife-edged
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque 2.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
and natural beauty. This truly exquisite Belle Epoque negligee is a splendid example of that short era
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 2.29 in W 1.58 in L 18.51 in
Edwardian Rare Australian Opal Drop Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
The Era of Refinement A sublime 1905 ca Edwardian era negligee necklace, rarest in beauty, holding
Diamond, Opal
Gorgeous Early Deco 1.15 Carat Diamond VVS Target Drop Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Expressing Your Signature Look Charming early 1900 negligee necklace have with them such an
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Diamond Négligée Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
French diamond négligée pendant; this style of pendant was traditionally a wedding pendant, with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Négligée Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond négligée necklace from the later stages of the Art Deco movement
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian platinum necklace with blue sapphires and diamonds. The négligée necklace has 60 old
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.1 in D 0.51 in L 21.25 in
Golden and White South Sea Pearl Drop Diamond White Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful white gold diamond negligee necklace features a double cultured pearl drop. The white
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Negligee necklace with diamonds, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Delicate necklace with diamonds of the negligee type made of 14-karat gold and platinum. A
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 An elegant antique negligee necklace is crafted in platinum over 14K gold. The necklace
Diamond
Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Negligée Ribbon Bow Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
A 14K white gold Edwardian negligée necklace comprised of two aquamarine and diamond drops
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Art Deco Pear Cut Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Art Deco negligee diamond necklace. The necklace has been crafted in platinum
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco negligee necklace with diamonds and pearl.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style negligee necklace, made of gold and platinum. Currently under examination in a
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in platinum, punch dog's head. Called a negligee necklace, this delicate piece of
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
18K White Gold 0.82ct Diamond and Pearl Negligee Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning 18K White Gold negligee necklace is simply unforgettable. This elegant accessory
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Garland Diamonds Platinum Negligee and Box Brooch Necklace
Located in London, GB
of necklace a negligée: it comprises 2 parallels pendants suspended at different length. The necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Negligée necklace with diamonds and pearls, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful necklace with pearls and diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.25 ct. Necklace made
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Golden negligée diamond necklace with little bow, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. 0.25 ct, small rose-cut and 8/8 cut diamonds. A "negligee" necklace is a type of chain on which there
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant and lovely antique negligee drop necklace crafted in 14K gold. The piece
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.46ct Estate Vintage Old European Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace Platinum
Located in New York, NY
. This Feminine and Different Diamond Necklace will make a great compliment to a Ball Gown or an everyday
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
W 1.38 in L 2.56 in
Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Negligee Necklace, circa 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Belle Epoch Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Necklace, ca. 1910s A very stunning and
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Diamond Negligee Lavalier, 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful diamond negligee lavalier from the Belle Époque period, ca. 1900. The top part is
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Négligée Pendant, 5.10 Carat
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond négligée pendant, designed as a graduated diamond set ribbon, suspending an
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Tiffany & Co Gem Set Negligee Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Stunning Art Deco platinum, diamond, pearl and gem set negligee necklace by Tiffany & Co. The
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Cameo Coral and Diamond Edwardian Style Negligee Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An antique design negligee necklace, so delicate and elegant in its beauty. This style necklace
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Negligee Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds (estimated total diamond weight 1.80 ct). Length with bail 79 mm (3 in.) Width 33 mm (1 1/4
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline
Conch Pearl, Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Negligee Necklace海螺珠
Located in Banbury, GB
diamonds alternating in size fall to create the the two irregular length drops that Negligee necklaces are
Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian Australian Opal Drop Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
The Era of Refinement A sublime 1905 ca Edwardian era negligee necklace, rarest in beauty, holding
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Lebolt Art Nouveau Diamond Turquoise Pearl 14 Karat Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Terminating in pyramid shaped turquoise, green with visible matrix Accented with 6 single cut diamonds
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Garnet Pearl Platinum Pearl Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era negligee drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 900
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Shaped Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sparkling, sensuous and sexy original Edwardian 'negligee' necklace. A pair of old mine-cut pear
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sublime Edwardian era Negligee Pendant dating from the early 20th Century, circa 1910. It's very
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian circa 1905, Diamond Negligee Necklace by Court Jeweller Dahmen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
that the necklace was once made by Clemens Dahmen, jeweller to the court, whose shop was situated in
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Negligee Necklace with Large Old Oval Cut Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
Art Deco circa1925 Diamond and Sapphire Negligee Necklace w/Large Oval Diamonds in Platinum
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Negligee Diamond Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This transfixing and sensuous diamond necklace currently resides in its original fitted box from
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stylish Edwardian era 'negligee' necklace features two diamond drops, of differing lengths
White Diamond, Platinum
French "Negligee" Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Antique 18kt gold and silver negligee (quality mark: head of eagle) with rose cut diamonds, which
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Diamonds Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neglige diamonds platinum necklace decorated with 2 "Marguerite" set with diamonds brillant cut
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Millegrain Negligee Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning antique negligee necklace featuring three diamond drops. It's expertly crafted, the top
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Rose diamond negligee (pendant) necklace
Located in New York, NY
Each European-cut center diamond measures 0.35 ct and is surrounded by rose diamonds... 2 ct
Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Gold Negligee Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Negligee necklace made of 18kt gold and platinium. French quality marks: eagle and dog. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Aquamarine Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
surrounded by four diamond trefoils, hanging beneath, an aquamarine and diamond negligee drop and further
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An Edwardian platinum fronted gold necklace set with blue sapphires and diamonds. Circa early 1900s
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 2.13 in W 1.3 in L 15.56 in
Edwardian 1.90 Carat Diamond Enamelling Finest Negligee Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
integral part of fashion This fine and very desirable lavaliere or negligee necklace from one of the
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
DREICER & Co. Antique Aquamarine Negligee Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly exquisite Edwardian double aquamarine pendant, or negligee necklace, masterfully and
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond 3.38 ct. and 3.18 ct. Art Deco Negligee Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sublime and scintellatingly sexy, this original Art Deco negligee necklace, circa 1930s, beams with
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Negligee
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian Heirloom! Extremely elegant and distinctive, rare Edwardian negligee of the most
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A modern cultured pearl and diamond necklace designed as a central open scrollwork panel, set
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
An array of dangling freshwater pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering natural diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on th...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
$16,473
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum and Diamond Comb, ca. 1925s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and rare Cartier platinum and diamond comb and case, ca. 1925s, signed Cartier London and numbered 8789, in its original suede pouch. A fine example of Art Deco vanity by Car...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bag Nata Palladium Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in neutral Nata. This beautiful colour is fast becoming a unicorn and a collectors treasure. A chic and stylish authentic H...
Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...
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...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Haute Couture Black Embroidered French Silk Net Fringed Shawl- 40", 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and...
$28,337
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside the opening of the purse is a b...
Gold, 18k Gold
$33,599Sale Price|25% Off
PANIM 30 Carat Diamond Briolette 18 Karat White Gold Tassel Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Each and every briolette diamond on these Tassel Diamond Earrings are meticulously drilled by our expert craftsmen. The result is an innovative piece of luxury jewelry that gives the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,250
H 1.75 in W 0.4 in L 12.5 in
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with gorgeous Pearls all set in Platinum with a Platinum link chain. The wonderful knif...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Iconic Chanel Vintage F/W 1994 Lilac Purple Black Fantasy Tweed 94A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This iconic Chanel jacket is a vintage piece from the Fall/Winter 1994 collection. As seen on Claudia Schiffer. The jacket crafter from purple, orange and black fantasy tweed is ador...
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.