Lapis Lazuli Barrel Shaped Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 22 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The barrel-shaped beads have been arranged and strung on silk thread with round, faceted lapis beads, 18k and 22k yellow gold spacers, and finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Barrel Shaped Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 24 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive beaded necklace features rich, violetish blue lapis lazuli beads in large, graduating barrel shapes!
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
24.5 Inch 8.3mm Lapis Beads, Gold Beads, and Pearl Necklace, 14kt Barrel Clasp
Located in San Diego, CA
24.5-inch length necklace with 8.3mm Lapis Beads, 21 gold Beads, and 30 white freshwater Pearls; secured with a 14kt yellow gold barrel clasp.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Barrel Clasp Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine single strand of cultured pearls. With 7 mm round white pearls and a 14k gold barrel clasp. Enduring classic style! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ove...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
$1,391Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Two Strand Red Coral Necklace with a 14 Karat Rose Gold Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique two strand red coral necklace with a 14 karat rose gold barrel lock and a safety lock chain.
Coral, Rose Gold
Vintage Italian 18k Gold Polished Barrel & Textured Round Bead Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 75.7 Grams Necklace Type: Polished Barrel & Textured Ball Bead on Franco Link Chain Necklace Length: 19 Inches Closure: Push Clasp w/ Safety Latch B...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Grooved Barrel & Faceted Round Bead Necklace on Cable Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 33.64 Grams Necklace Type: Grooved Barrel & Faceted Ball Bead on Cable Link Chain Necklace Length: 18 Inches Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp Bead Thickn...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Longuard Chain Necklace 22 Inches Barrel Clasp Pendant
Located in New York, NY
How rare to find these original Victorian long chains in gorgeous Gold with the very fine barrel clasp. The necklace is a treasure to wear and to be passed on for generations.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20k Gold Necklace with Four Thousand Year Old Capped Agate Barrel Bead
Located in Bloomington, IN
A necklace of gold beads of two designs alternating with round and short barrel agate and carnelian beads with a large gold capped agate bicone tube bead at the center of the necklace.
Agate, Gold
Ancient Carnelian Barrel Beads, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Granulated Gold Ring Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
There are seventy of these beads in the necklace. The clasp and matching beading tips are also 22k gold.
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with Custom 22k Gold Granulated "Mulberry" Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Seventeen long agate barrel beads alternating with gold beads made by granulation, a process of joining together high carat gold without the use of solder.
Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold
Ancient Chalcedony Barrel Beads, 20k Gold, and Lapis with Rhombus Center Bead
Located in Bloomington, IN
All the agate barrel beads but the two at the very back of the necklace have large drill holes indicating they are around four thousand years old.
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with 20k Gold Cylindrical Tube Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty-nine barrel shaped agate beads, alternating long thin tapered tubes with shorter barrel shapes (two round agate beads to either side of center), all spaced with short cylindri...
Agate, Gold
Ancient Bronze Age Agate Barrel Beads with Spherical 22k Decorated Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fifteen tapered agate barrel beads alternating with spherical gold beads decorated with lines of granules separated by bands of gold wire.
Agate, 22k Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Tabular and Barrel Agate Beads with Round Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
A massive necklace of nine large flat agate beads and ten tapered agate barrel beads alternating with round collared gold beads.
Agate, Gold
Unavailable
L 20.08 in
Ancient Barrel Shaped Agate Beads with Lapis Lazuli and Collared 22k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Gold ring beads separate the lapis beads from the agate barrels.
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Agate Barrel Beads from the Bronze Age Alternating with Collared 22k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Nineteen tapered agate barrel beads alternating with collared 22k gold beads made of granules stacked in five rings of increasing and decreasing size to form biconical granulated bea...
Agate, 22k Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads and Carnelian with Granulated 20k Gold Spacers
Located in Bloomington, IN
Four of the agate barrels have the profile of Indus Valley beads (the seventh bead down from the back of the necklace and the pair facing the center bead); the two bicones meet with ...
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Carnelian and Lapis Barrel Beads with Turquoise and 20k Gold Tubes
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twelve gold tube beads faced with small turquoise disc beads alternating with lapis lazuli and carnelian barrel beads, each faced with a pair of granulated gold ring beads, fifty-two...
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with Red Jasper and Granulated 22k Gold Spacers
Located in Bloomington, IN
The barrel-shaped and round beads alternate in the necklace and graduate in size towards the back as do the gold spacers.
Agate, Jasper, 22k Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, and 20k Gold Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Nineteen ancient agate barrel beads alternating with groups of two lapis lazuli beads facing a short bi cone carnelian bead.
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Sterling Silver Chain Yellow Gold Plated Barrel Bead Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and yellow gold plated accent necklace. Thick silver chain featuring yellow gold plated barrel bead station accents.
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18k White Gold 15.5" Faceted Barrel Bead GIA Green Emerald Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Faceted Barrel Bead Shape - Strung -Green Color ** See Certification Details Below for Additional Info ** Material: Solid 18K White Gol...
Emerald, White Gold
Aquamarine and Tourmaline Barrel Shaped Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This colorful necklace features vibrant blue aquamarines and rich green tourmaline beads, hand strung with 18k and 22k yellow gold spacers. Each bead is extremely fine quality, with ...
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
Antique Coral Barrel Beads
Located in New York, NY
Antique genuine coral barrel shaped beads with 14K gold clasp. Beads 16" Long, Beads 11mm wide x 9mm long. 1900's Italy. Excellent condition.
Coral, 14k Gold
Cylindrical Mother-of-Pearl Barrel Shaped Necklace with Black Onyx Beads
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mother of Pearl necklace features 33 cream white mother of pearls in barrel shape with black onyx beads.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Diamond Encrusted Gold Barrel Link Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning necklace is alternating barrel links encrusted with diamonds in 18k yellow gold with pearl separators.There are 215 full cut fine diamonds set in 20 barrel links .This ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage Antique Retro 20 Karat Gold Garnet Barrel Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a lovely estate 20K Yellow Gold Garnet necklace with gold spiral connecting links! Showcasing 29 faceted barrel shaped Garnet gemstones, weighing a combined total of 115....
Garnet, Yellow Gold
AJD Stunning Barrel shape Multi Color Beryl Necklace goldy accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 21-Inch Multi-Color Beryl Necklace with Gold Vermeil Accents Discover the beauty of multi-colored beryl with this unique 21-inch necklace, featuring a stunning mix of pink, gr...
Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Antique 9 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar with Barrel Clasp, circa 1870
Located in Baltimore, MD
This C1870 Victorian necklace features 9K hand crafted solid gold beads strung on a gold chain. It is the perfect piece for layering with an antique chain, or layering with another b...
Gold, 9k Gold
Valentin Magro Multi-Strand Barrel Shaped Faceted Black Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Valentin Magro Multi-Strand Barrel Shaped Faceted Black Mother of Pearl Necklace has a mottled appearance.
18k Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Rope Chain Barrel Clasp w/ Figure 8 Safety 18.3gr
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold rope chain that is 24 inches long, secured with a barrel clasp and safety chain. The chain is in very good condition, 1.3mm in width, and weighs 18.3 grams. This is ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold 16in Barrel Bead Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14k yellow gold Italian barrel bead chain necklace crafted with the refined finishing characteristic of Italian gold work, this barrel bead chain is constructed from alternating ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Chain with Rhodochrosite Barrel Beads
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold chain with 7 ribbed barrel-shaped rhodochrosite beads. The dynamic links of the chain feature an alternating pattern of elongated, polished metal design elements wit...
18k Gold
Italian Textured Barrel Bead Chain, 14K White Gold, Length 18.25 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold Italian textured barrel bead chain. This thin pendant chain features small elongated barrel beads with a textured finish and with a straight lobster cla...
14k Gold, White Gold
Native American Sterling Silver Gold Accent Saucer Bead Bear Necklace #16497
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with gold accent saucer and barrel bead necklace by Native American artisan Joe Tortalita, with bear pendant by Native American artisan, Thomas Singer.
Sterling Silver
Barrel-Shaped Lapis Beaded Necklace, with Yellow Gold Spacers
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a casual look in a royal blue color, look no further than this pretty strand of barrel-shaped lapis beads! The beads vary in diameter between 7 to 9 millimeters and vary in lengt...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Valentin Magro Multi Strands of Sardinian Red Coral Barrel Shaped Beads Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Sardinian coral brightens this necklace. Recycled coral, is carved into barrel shaped beads before arriving on one of ten strands.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jadeite Barrel Slide Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. 1960s.
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold 15mm tall barrel-shaped green jadeite pendant slide.
Jade, Gold
Native American Sterling Silver Gold Accent Saucer Bead Bear Necklace #17167
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with gold accent saucer and barrel bead necklace by Native American artisan Joe Tortalita, with bear pendant by Native American artisan, Thomas Singer.
Sterling Silver
Antique Coral Choker Necklace in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Antique Barrel Clasp
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique coral choker necklace in 18 karat pink gold. Rare old multi-ranks necklace, this last one is composed of eight rows of pearls of coral strewn with golden pearls. The necklace...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 38" Necklace #C45
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 38" Necklace #C45 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary 2 available with slight variations due to the beads Coral represents happines...
Coral, Gold Plate
Tibetan Coral Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This organic necklace has been created with forty three vintage barrel shape Tibetan Coral beads and accented with four interspersed 20KT yellow gold barrel beads.
Coral, 22k Gold
$780 / item
W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud 1 pc only
Located in Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14k Solid Gold Kitty Cat Earring Cat Bow Stud Note :- price listed is for per items 1 pc = 780$ If u want pair select 2 items 780$ X 2 item = 1560$ ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,655Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 0.71 in
1.12 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Designer Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace timeless elegance with our natural diamond stud earrings crafted in solid 14K gold — the perfect blend of sophistication, purity, and lasting value. Each earring features h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Baroque Pearl Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis Lazuli beads are paired with baroque pearls in this classic and versatile necklace. The 10 mm lapis beads are bright blue, well shaped and polished. The white pearls are rand...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Untreated Apple-Green Chrysoprase Beaded Necklace 18"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 13 - 14 mm. The color of this stone is apple-green. Authentic, natural color. ...
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
$4,300Sale Price|30% Off
L 18 in
Akoya Pearl Necklace, Diamond Clasp, 9mm Luxury Size Pearls, circa 1980s, Iconic
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a stunning vintage pearl necklace measuring 18 inches in length and composed of 55 9mm-9.4mm round cultured Akoya pearls and finished with an 18K white gold beaded ball clasp...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Aria Jewelry 23-Inch Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Iconic Lapis Lazuli Necklace This 23-inch necklace is a stunning expression of timeless elegance, featuring iconic 14mm smooth, round lapis lazuli beads. Each bead showcases...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Old cultured pearl necklace with gold-platinum clasp with old European diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old necklace made of 56 saltwater cultured pearls with a cream color and dimensions of approx. 3.70 - 8.00 mm. Necklace with a clasp made of yellow gold and platinum, decorated with ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace with Double Chain
Located in Addison, TX
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace with Double Chain The classically stunning necklace features a V-shaped line of diamonds suspended by two delicate 18 karat yellow gold link ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Shap...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$7,150
W 0.75 in L 17 in
3-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Emerald Clasp in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite three-strand Akoya cultured pearl necklace. Meticulously crafted with 14 karat white gold, this statement piece features 189 luminous...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Natural Elegant Chunky Red Coral & Beautiful Blue Turquoise 18" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This natural real beautiful red Coral is enhanced with real natural little blue Turquoises. This 18 inch long necklace has a gold plated easy to us hook clasp. This sits very happil...
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Art Deco 14K Gold and Siberian Nephrite Jade Beaded Necklace, 19.5"
Located in Chesterland, OH
A refined and timeless necklace crafted from high-quality natural Russian Siberian nephrite — a gemstone long admired for its depth of color, durability, and noble character. The ne...
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
$225Sale Price|37% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
16mm Sea Foam Green Aquamarine Bead and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features an impressive collection of large, 16mm round aquamarine beads with lovely, natural sea foam green color! The beads are beautifully matched, varying f...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
L 18 in
Natural Congo Malachite Beaded Necklace with Sterling Silver Malachite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
A striking and substantial necklace composed of impressive 16 mm round beads of natural malachite sourced from Congo — renowned for producing some of the finest material in the world...
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.
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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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