Vintage Emerald Cut Sapphire Crystal Riviere 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Emerald Cut Crystal Riviere. Two of fashions most alluring features, the emerald cut
Vintage Emerald Cut Sapphire Crystal Riviere 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Emerald Cut Crystal Riviere. Two of fashions most alluring features, the emerald cut
Modern Antique 18 Karat White Gold 31.71ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
We promise you this is something that you have never seen before! 18K white gold diamond necklace
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Emerald Riviere Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible emerald riviere necklace mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklet comprises of
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Emerald White Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful necklace features 28 pear-cut green emeralds together weighing apx. 7.58 cts. set
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Riviere Drop Necklace
By New Italian Art
Located in Greenwich, CT
Showstopping diamond and emerald cabochon necklace. Handcrafted in Italy, this necklace has 15.05
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Emerald Green and Clear Paste and Silver Rivière
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Emerald Green and Clear Paste Rivière with bow details. Convertible to two long
Silver
66.69 Carats Emerald Cut Diamonds Platinum Riviere Necklace
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond riviera necklace features 108 graduated Emerald cut diamonds with each diamond individually
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
36.68 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviere Necklace
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat white gold 36.68 carat graduated emerald cut diamond necklace featuring 107 diamonds with
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco paste riviere necklace set in sterling silver. Of large faceted square cut crystal paste stones in four prong closed back settings. Marked "Sterling". 1920's USA. Excellent...
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
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...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A tremendously good antique riviere necklace. Early Victorian era this beautiful antique riviere necklace borrows much of its design elements from the Georgian era, it showcases won...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Givenchy Ruby Crystal Riviere Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning jewelled Vintage Givenchy Ruby Necklace. Featuring a riviere design set with emerald cut ruby crystals, clear baguettes and chatons. Finished with a logo clasp. A beautifu...
Iconic 1820s Georgian English Flat-Cut Garnet Riviere 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Iconic 1820s Georgian Flat-cut Foil-back Red Garnet Rivière Necklace The most delicious berry red dream! The dominant style of the Georgian era, the rivière was an in...
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French Emerald Poured Glass Bracelet 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An alluring Vintage French Emerald Glass Bracelet. Featuring a large, poured glass cabochon stone central to a starburst inspired central panel. A timeless beauty originating from a ...
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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.