Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Tear Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Logo CD Crystals Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Iconic Classic Logo CD Crystals Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Openwork
Gold Plate
Christian Dior John Galliano Chinese Butterfly Necklace, A / W 2003-04
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Enormous Chinese Butterfly Breastplate necklace by John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter
Gilt Metal
$578
W 0.08 in L 22.84 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Tassel Y Long Chain Butterfly Crystal Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Long Chain Butterfly Crystal Y Tassel Elegant Modernist
Gold Plate
$673
W 0.48 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Woven Mesh Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Woven Mesh Choker Collar
Gold Plate
Dior by John Galliano Butterflies Silver Statement Necklace, Fall 2003
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
DIOR (Made in France) Extraordinary statement necklace in silver sterling 925 (as shown on the
Sterling Silver
Dior Necklace with Butterfly Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Golden metal necklace with a butterfly pendant ornamented with costume
Dior Flower and Butterfly Silvery Necklace, 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal necklace with a flower and butterfly decoration inspired by
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Openwork Butterfly Pearl Teardrop Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Openwork Butterfly Pearl Teardrop Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Tear Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Black Knot Bow Butterfly Enamel Crystals Jewellery Set Necklace
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Openwork Butterfly White Water Drop Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.08 in L 22.84 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Long Chain Butterfly Crystals Y Tassel Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Long Chain Butterfly Crystals Y Tassel Elegant Modernist
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.08 in L 22.84 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Long Chain Butterfly Crystal Y Tassel Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Long Chain Butterfly Crystal Y Tassel Elegant Modernist
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.24 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Woven Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1970s Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Woven Snake Elegant Modernist
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.48 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Woven Mesh Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Woven Mesh Choker Collar
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.48 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Large Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Woven Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Bow Ribbon Butterfly Pendant Mesh Woven Omega Chunky
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.48 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Large Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Woven Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Bow Ribbon Butterfly Pendant Mesh Woven Omega Chunky
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.48 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Large Bow Gold Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Woven Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Bow Ribbon Butterfly Pendant Mesh Woven Omega Chunky
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Black Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Vivid Black Knot Bow Butterfly Enamel Crystals Jewellery Set Necklace
Gold Plate, Enamel
Galliano for Dior 2003 Fall/Winter Chinese Butterfly Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Crafted from Silver and adorned with a Dior stamped Chinese butterfly, a gorgeous star anise flower and
Silver
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
Ceil Chapman Light Pink Lace Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a collectible pink lace vintage cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. The dress has a scoop neckline, full skirt, cap sleeve, and a zipper up the back. Due to ...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$5,127
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...
Jean Paul Gaultier asymmetrical tier jacket ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This ensemble is pure Gaultier! Jean Paul Gaultier black two piece asymmetrical-style ensemble consists of a jacket with multi-tier peplums with an asymmetric cut. The skirt has a...
Vivienne Westwood black velvet glitter figure hugging maxi dress, fw 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet glitter figure hugging maxi dress Always on Camera, Fall-Winter 1991
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998
Chanel Chain Vintage Muff Black and White Grey Tweed Fur Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White Fur Chain Vintage Muff Crossbody Tote 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Silver and gold with interwoven multi colored tweed chain Zipper interior pocket Interior black felt linin...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 Denim Raw Hem Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2000 Denim Raw Hem Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2000 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: St...
$1,294
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Top Embroidered with Sequins Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980/1990 France Top entirely embroidered with black and silver sequins by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1980s. Round low-cut neckline, long sleeves and closur...
UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons with CC logo marked „Chanel“ on back Fully lined Part of the AD campaign shot by...
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.
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With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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