Vintage Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Choker Necklace No. 10
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen necklace in sterling silver. Model No. 10. With alternating rose and
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 4 strand Lapis and Sterling Silver Necklace C.1933
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Very rare collectors piece Georg Jensen Lapis and Sterling Silver Necklace, four-tiered graduated
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Vintage Sterling + Coral Dove Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Narberth, PA
Renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen was born in 1866. His training in metalsmithing and his
Coral, Sterling Silver
BENT GABRIELSEN Vintage 18k Collar Necklace
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in Narberth, PA
and Georg Jensen. Known for his elliptical and "boomerang"-shaped designs, Gabrielsen Pedersen worked
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1 with Lapis Lazuli
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1 with Lapis Lazuli. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1904
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Pendant Necklace #207, Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver pendant #207, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, with double
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Torun Modernist Silver Neck Ring 174 Hematite Drop Pendant No. 129
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
(approx. 2 7/16” to 1 ¼”) Weight approx. 45.5 grams Marks on neck ring: ‘925 DENMARK’, ‘GEORG JENSEN’ in
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Malachite and Sterling Silver Necklace No 1.
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Malachite and Sterling Silver Necklace No 1. Bezel set oval and round malachite with
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Malachite and Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 C.1933
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Malachite and Sterling Silver Necklace No 1, C.1933. Bezel set oval and round
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lapis Multi Strand Necklace No 1 Denmark C.1933
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Very rare collectors piece Georg Jensen Lapis and Sterling Silver Necklace, four-tiered graduated
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Choker Necklace No. 10
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen necklace in sterling silver. Model No. 10. With alternating rose and
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Neck Ring No.410 with Smoky Quartz Pendant No. 311
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Neck Ring no.410 with Smoky Quartz Pendant no. 311 Torun's classic
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lapis Necklace Double Strand C.1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Very rare collectors piece Georg Jensen Lapis and Sterling Silver Necklace, double strand graduated
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Paris Model Necklace Denmark, circa 1945
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An extremely rare Georg Jensen sterling silver PARIS Necklace No 30, Denmark, C.1945. Set with a
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Paris Model Necklace, Denmark, circa 1945
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
An extremely Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver PARIS Necklace No 30, Denmark C.1945. Set with a
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Paris Model Bracelet, Denmark, circa 1945
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
An extremely Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver PARIS Bracelet No 30, Denmark C.1945. Set with a
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1. This
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No. 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 Measures 44 cm(17.32 in) Weight 55.4 gr/1.92 oz
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 with Spectrolite (1915-1930) L 38 cm(14.96 in) Weight
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 Measures 35.5 cm L. Links measures 1.8 cm wide / 13 31
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 830 Moonstone Silver Necklace No. 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 830 Silver Necklace No. 1 with Moonstones. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1904, this
Moonstone
Georg Jensen 830 Silver Necklace No. 1 with Moonstones
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 830 Silver Necklace No. 1 with Moonstones. This necklace is articulated beautifully
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen pendant necklace No. 142
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant necklace No. 142 with hand hammered link chain No. 195A. This
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 Amber and Chrysoprase
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 1 Amber&Chrysoprase (1915-1927) Measures L 37 cm (14.56
Amber, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Necklace No. 115
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver necklace No. 115 designed by Bent Gabrielsen in 1953. This necklace
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 133
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace No 133. Designed by Tuk Fischer. Measures 43.5 cm / 17 1/8 in
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen sterling silver necklace No. 115
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver necklace no. 115 designed by Bent Gabrielsen in 1959. Necklace
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Necklace with Lapis Lazuli from the 1930s No. 1
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Silver Necklace with Lapis Lazuli from the 1930's No. 1 Measures 39cm / 15 1/3
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Georg Jensen necklace no. 235 by Astrid Fog
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver necklace no. 235. Designed by Astrid Fog circa 1970's. This Danish
GEORG JENSEN Gold Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
GEORG JENSEN 18kt Gold Necklace No. 1133 designed by Tuk Fischer in 1963. This necklace measures
18k Gold
GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver and Jade Pendant Necklace No. 78B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver and Jade Pendant Necklace No. 78B. This pendant bears impressed
Jade, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Splash Necklace No 88B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Splash Necklace No 88B Measures 41,5cm / 16 1/3
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Lapis Lazuli No 15
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Lapis Lazuli No 15. Measures 44.5 cm / 17 1/2 in. With
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Bird Necklace with Chrysophrase
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver bird necklace No.17 with green Chrysophrase. Georg Jensen designed
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Pendant No 429A Splash Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Pendant No 429A Splash Henning Koppel Pendent 3 cm x 3
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Pendant No 429B Splash Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace with Pendant No 429B Splash Henning Koppel Pendent 6 cm x
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pendant Hematite No 156
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pendant Hematite No 156. Measures 4 cm / 1 37/64 in. and chain 45.5 cm
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.56 in W 2.56 in L 31.5 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Astrid Fog Necklace with Large Heart Pendant No 126
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Astrid Fog Necklace with Large Heart Pendant No 126. Chain measures 80
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Astrid Fog Necklace with Large Heart Pendant No 126
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Astrid Fog Necklace with Large Heart Pendant No 126. Measures: Chain
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Fusion Pendant Necklace
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Georg Jensen 18ct yellow, white, and rose gold 'Fusion' pendant necklace. Assay: - The pendant
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Necklace, Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver necklace, by Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen. The necklace was originally designed
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lotus Necklace, Per Hertz
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver 'Lotus' Necklace, designed by Per Hertz for Georg Jensen. Stamped with post-1945
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pendant with Rubber Collar No. 376
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver pendant with rubber collar No. 376. Pendant measures 2,8cm / 1 1/10
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Onyx Sphere Necklace, Regitze Overgaard
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver and black onyx Sphere Necklace, designed by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Butterfly Necklace #104A, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Butterfly' Necklace #104A, by Edvard Kindt-Larsen. It features the
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Pendant with Rubber Collar No 374
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Pendant with rubber collar No 374. Pendant measures 2.8 cm / 1
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Pendant with Rubber Collar No 374
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Pendant with rubber collar No 374. Pendant measures 2.8 cm / 1
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Necklace #294, Torun Bulow Hube
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Danish sterling silver necklace #294, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Naja Salto Sterling Silver Enamel Neck Jewelry No 602
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Naja Salto Sterling Silver Enamel Neck jewelry No 602. Silver part measures 3.3 cm / 1
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Neck Ring No. 174 With Rutilated Quartz Drop No. 173 Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen neck ring No. 174 with rutilated quartz drop No. 173 by Vivianna Torun. Torun's
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in Dm 1.3 in
Georg Jensen Swiss Made Water Resistant Sterling Silver Watch Pendant No. 2325
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Swiss Made Water resistant Sterling Silver Watch Pendant No. 2325 designed by Vivianna
Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.66 in L 1.74 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Pendent with Chain No. 97 Pendant
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Pendent with Chain No. 97 Pendant measures 4,4cm / 1
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Torun Bülow Hübe Modernist Landscape Jasper Silver Necklace #247
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Georg Jensen Torun Bülow Hübe Scandinavian Modernist Landscape Jasper Silver Necklace #247 Sterling
Sterling Silver
Stunning Georg Jensen Silver Necklace no. 126
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen silver necklace no.126 designed by Arno Malinowski in the 1930's. This necklace is
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Neck Ring 133 with Rutilated Quartz Drop 173 by Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Neck Ring No. 133 With Rutilated Quartz Drop No. 173 By Vivianna Torun. Torun's
Quartz, Sterling Silver
GEORG JENSEN 'Swan' Bracelet No. 42
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
GEORG JENSEN sterling silver 'Swan' bracelet No. 42. Originally designed by Georg Jensen in 1930
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Nanna Ditzel Necklace No 276
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Boomerang Necklace No 276 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Measures 47 cm
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Silver Bracelet No. 126
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Vintage Georg Jensen Bracelet #126 designed by Arno Malinoswki in the 1930's. Bracelet 126 is 7.25
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Pendant No. 133
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Rutile Quartz Pendant #133. Designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Necklace No 168 with Pendant No 133
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Necklace No 168 with Pendant No 133 made of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Gold Bracelet No.1133 Tuk Fischer
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
18kt gold and bears impressed company marks for the Georg Jensen smithy. The bracelet measures 7 1/2
18k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Joaquim S'Paliu Barcelona 1970 Modernist Geometric Cocktail Ring in Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist cocktail ring designed by Joaquin S'Paliu. This ring is a wonderful example of the Spanish modernist jewelry from the 1970. The cocktail ring was created by the artist jew...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.18 in D 0.28 in L 1.26 in
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Early Estate Georg Jensen Cabochon Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Georg Jensen cabochon amber and sterling silver pendant brooch. Circa 1910 This beautiful piece may be worn as both a pendant and a brooch. The large translucent cabochon...
Amber, Sterling Silver
$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
$2,250
W 0.44 in L 17.63 in
Arts and Crafts Style Cabochon Moonstone 14K Rose Gold Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Arts and Crafts style cabochon moonstone, 14K rose gold and silver riviere necklace composed of 35 circular cabochon moonstones set in a finely detailed silver and 14K gold ...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
$3,430Sale Price / item|30% Off
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Rare Cartier Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Locket Book Key Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier - rare mid-20th century 14K yellow gold book form locket key pendant 1940's The rectangular shaped 14K gold locket opens to reveal a pair of gold pages with early etched pho...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Torun Red Agate Bangle No 203 C. 1960
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Bangle with rare banded Red Agate model # 203 Designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe C. 1969. Sterling Silver extremely rare design in red agate. Fits most wrists up to 6...
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Arts and Crafts Sterling Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Arts And Crafts style Georg jensen sterling link bracelet. Dogwood style flowerheads mixed with ball link spacers circa 1950s. Sterling Silver
Marked "Georg Jensen USA, Sterling"CategoryVintage 1950s American More Bracelets
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For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, serving pieces, home decor, jewelry and more, frequently partnering with leading artisans to expand its offerings and respond to shifting tastes. Known for minimal aesthetics that reference nature, the craftsmanship of this legendary Danish silverware firm has regularly married function with thoughtful and beautiful design.
Founder Georg Jensen (1866–1935) was born in the small town of Radvaad, Denmark, and began his training as a goldsmith at 14. After studying sculpture and then training with master silversmith Mogens Ballin, he established his own silver business in Copenhagen in 1904. By 1918, the company was successful enough to open a shop in Paris.
Jensen’s firm produced an incredibly vast range of silver objects, from serving dishes and barware to centerpieces and chandeliers. For his early work, which bore ornate floral details and other organic forms of Art Nouveau, Jensen looked to the splendors of the natural world. The 1905 Blossom teapot, for instance, was topped with a magnolia bud and deftly balanced on toad feet, while some of Jensen’s best-known flatware patterns included Lily of the Valley, introduced in 1913, and Acorn, which debuted in 1915.
Collaboration with outside designers, long before such partnerships were common in design, would lead to some of the company’s most popular and enduring work of the mid-century. Sigvard Bernadotte and Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe created collections, as did Henning Koppel, whose curvy 1952 Pregnant Duck pitcher is a Georg Jensen classic.
After evolving and expanding throughout the 20th century, Georg Jensen was acquired by Investcorp in 2012. Today, the company is a global luxury brand with more than 1,000 stores around the world. It continues to produce seductive new pieces, such as a tea service made with Marc Newson in 2015, as well as timeless heritage designs, including the relaunch in 2019 of the 1018 solid sterling-silver Tureen 270. In 2020, the firm introduced the Jardinière 1505. Sculptural and richly decorative, the never-before-realized showpiece is hand-hammered from sheets of the finest sterling silver and is based on a 1915 sketch from Jensen’s archives.
Find an exquisite collection of Georg Jensen serveware, ceramics, silver and glass today 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.