Studio Baloge Oceane Lariat Necklace - 14K Gold Filled Shell Pearl Charms
Located in New York, NY
Drifting between fluidity and form, the Oceane Lariat Necklace is crafted from 14K gold-filled chain and finished with sculptural shell-pearl charms inspired by natural sea contours....
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Heart Necklace 18k Gold uno a erre One of Kind Shell
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Shell heart wrapped in 18K gold on a 18K gold chain. The Heart measures approximately 1.74 in. x 1.74 in. x .50 in. thick It's on a Uno A Erre gold chain which measures 20i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Beautiful S Shaped Diamond Opal Fossil Shell Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
We only use high-quality Natural Opals (NO synthetics or imitations) for our jewelry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Matte Frost White Shell Crystals Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very rare to find. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Rhinestones. Length: 36 cm. Pendant: 3.0*1.4 cm.
Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Edwardian Silhouette Convertible Brooch - 14k Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Shell Crystals Black Enamel Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this ne...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Blue Lagoon Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Shell Clasp 17.5”
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Blue Lagoon by Mikimoto Pearl Type: Cultured Akoya Pearls Number of Pearls: 54 Pearl Size: Approx. 5.5mm Pearl Shape: Round Luster: High Clasp Metal: Solid 14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Large Gold Grey Shell Statement Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Long Robert Goossens Rive Gauche Shell Water Drop Pendant Charm Circle Grey Brown Glow Y Chunky Statement Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Ne...
Gold Plate
Pierre Balmain Vintage Rare Gold Swirl Conch Shell Charms Chunky Bib Necklace
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Wokingham, England
Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Swirl Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Ariel Carved Red Coral Emerald Shell Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Pendant Length with Bail : 1.75" x 1.10" Emerald Count: 4 Emerald Carat Weight: ~0.12 carats Chain ...
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Matte White Shell Cabochon Crystals Snake Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Rose Quartz Shell with Pink Spinel, Watermelon and Pink Tourmaline & 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved Shell Pendant Rose Quartz, Pink Spinel, Watermelon Tourmaline, Emerald & 14k Gold Carved rose Quartz Shell (25mm diameter) with a stunning cascade of pink spinel, waterm...
Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch/Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a st...
Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell Elegant Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Jewellery Gift Set Elegant Modenrist Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
BALENCIAGA Vintage Huge Gold Brushed Heart Shell Leaf Extra Long Chunky Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Wokingham, England
High collection value. Material: Gold plated metal. Length: 88*3.1 cm. Largest centre pendant: 6.7*5.2 cm.
Gold Plate
Diamond SMILE Necklace with Shell and 14k Gold on a Paperclip Chain
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond SMILE Necklace Shell, Diamonds & 14k Gold One-of-a-kind necklace with a smile shaped shell and fourteen 2mm round diamonds bezeled in gold on a medium paperclip chain. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace. Suspending 2 Shell Cameos, each Hand Carved with the Profile of a Classi...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Pearls and Shell Cameo
Located in Arnhem, NL
The choker has an attached pendant made of a shell cameo with a female head.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Rusty Object Pearls Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Operculla Cat's Eye Shell
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
An exceptional and unique necklace made of round founded rusty object, chocolate pearl, operculla (cat's eye shell) and 18Kt yellow gold. A unique piece that will catch everyone's ey...
Pearl, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Warrior and Muse Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique yellow gold shell cameo pendant features an intricately carved scene of a warrior and a muse, capturing the spirit of classical Athens.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,252Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful pendant was made in France in the early 20th century, circa 1920. It was cast in bronze and is equipped with three E27 light fixtures. The lamp is designed to resemble...
Bronze
$140Sale Price|20% Off
LB offers Vintage 60’s Lobster Brooch Scalloped shell MOP Carved Bone Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Scalloped Mother of Pearl Shell pendant with a large Vintage 60’s Lobster Brooch, gold and crystal, with green crystal eyes.
Labradorite, Gold Plate
Italian Gold-Tone Chandelier with Frosted Shell Glass Shades, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier dating from around 1950–1960. The frame is crafted in gold-tone metal with refined scrollwork and decorative turned details on the arms and central stem. It featu...
Brass
Shell Design Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount by Peill & Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Shell Design Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount by Peill & Putzler, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulb. Wired and sui...
Metal
French Louis XV style Bronze and frosted glass shell motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and unusual Antique bronze chandelier in the Greco-Roman neoclassical /Louis XV style distinguished by its frosted glass elements including downward facing bowl, spherical ...
Bronze
$224,290Sale Price|40% Off
Bronze Chandelier, with Large Nude and Fire-Gilded Shell, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely decorative, heavy and high quality chandelier. Date of origin estimated circa 1880-1920. This chandelier impresses with its uniqueness. Large bronze nude figure as a...
Bronze
$393 / item
Tiny Gold Snail Shell Pendant
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
Style this with our other shell necklaces or even our amazing crab claw pendant.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold cameo brooch pendant. Measuring 48mm x 36mm. Marked 750. Weight - 13.5 grams.
Gold
Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant brooch, with shell cameo, depicting a lady's profile.
Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original vintage hand carved floral shell cameo set in a 14K yellow gold frame. The cameo depicts a delicate bouquet of flowers with finely etched petals and leaves emerging grace...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant Convertible
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless vintage hand-carved shell cameo depicting a graceful classical lady in profile, set in an elegant 14K yellow gold frame with rope-edge detailing.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman Profile A historical classic turned modern trend.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Bows
Located in Wallkill, NY
Cameo set in 14K White gold, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame with bow details on all sides. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 1.82 inches top to bott...
White Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Shell Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
A striking late Mid-Century Modern shell cameo crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to the 1970s.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10K Rose Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a beautifully executed cameo pin - pendant, set in 10K Rose gold with green gold Motifs surrounding the cameo. Fold down bale to wear as a pendant. Cameo measures 1.45 inche...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
In this piece, the woman wears a three-dimensional necklace featuring a transitional cut or old mine cut diamond set within a hexagonal white gold Key Features Material: Masterfully ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Shell High Relief Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Hidden bail allows it to be worn as a pendant Weight: 9.7 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 38.75 x 31 x 19.11mm Metal: 13k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1578-042525-12
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down Pendant Bale.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Conch Shell Charm Pendant, Vintage
Located in Upland, CA
About This Charm: This distinctive conch shell charm showcases a vibrant orange enamel that catches the light beautifully. Crafted in 18K gold with a lustrous shine, it's a piece tha...
Yellow Gold
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace 9 Abalone Shells 1.29 CT 60 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 2 Rubies 0.25 CT 18 K Rose Gold 7.28 GM The Abalone Shell Represen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
One (1) vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
One (1) large hand-carved shell cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Diamond Accent Portrait Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold and centered with a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in high relief.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant is a stunning example of Art Deco jewelry craftsmanship, blending elegance with intricate design.
Sea Shell Necklace 18KT gold Dangling coral necklace starfish pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What a fun ocean necklace to own, its so beautiful with any outfit! Made with three sea ornaments in solid 18KT white gold. Made with quality in mind on the ornaments as well as the ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch & Pendant, Classical Lady, 34mm
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand-carved shell cameo in solid 14K gold, depicting a classical female profile with elegant sculpting and soft detail.
14k Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of the Three Graces framed in an elaborate 9 karat yellow gold frame.
9k Gold, Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pendant With 14 Karat Yellow gold Bail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K / 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures approximately 44.8mm x 34.3mm Weight: 13.03 grams
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
British Vintage Collectible Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Conch Shell Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 9k Yellow Gold - with Pink Enamel Weight: 4.82 Grams Overall Height: 17.02mm (0.67") (including bail) Overall Width: 16.88mm (0.66") Jump Ring Diameter: 4.5mm (approx.- rin...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
🡆 Details: ● Metal: Solid 10K Yellow Gold (stamped and tested) ● Weight: 5.08 grams ● Dimensions: 3 cm x 2.5 cm ● Type: Convertible brooch/pendant ● Condition: Estate condition, v...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Conch Shell Pendant in 18K Gold, 1930s UK
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful carved conch shell pendant is old probably circa 1930. It has a double swirl like flowers on the top and it drops to a gorgeous portrait of a cherub.
18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge & Double Bails
Located in Miami, FL
Refined antique cameo brooch pendant, hand-carved in natural shell with a high-relief portrait of a classical lady in profile.
18k Gold
White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: S...
14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Carved Shell Cameo Art Deco Brooch/Pendant-14k Silhouette Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cameo Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme: S...
14k Gold, White Gold
Shell Shaped Carved Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold Bordered with Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Shell Shaped Carved Pendant, expertly crafted from 14k yellow gold and bordered with pave diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Shell Cameo of Cupid and Hound in a 18KT Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Length: 4cm Width: 3.5cm Weight: 18.33 grams Specifications Metal: 18KT gold, hallmarked Type: Pendant brooch Period: Victorian cameo in a 1970s mount Cameo: Victorian sh...
18k Gold
Gold Plated Large Oval Carved Lady Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large carved shell cameo brooch of a lady, in a lovely gold plated setting with a rope design. Measuring 6.6cm / 2.6 inches by 5.2cm / 2 inches. There is wear to the gold p...
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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