Black Jade Rubelite Diamond Gold Snake Statement Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Drop Necklace featuring a Black Carved Jade Snake Pendant suspending a Teardrop Rubelite, Micro-set Diamond bale; suspended on a 14k chain inter-spaced with round cut Dia...
Diamond, Jade, Rubelite, Black Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
71.83 Carat Aventurine, 1.11 Carat Diamond Snake Pendant in Silver
Located in New York, NY
71.83 ct Aventurine , 1.11 ct Champagne Diamond Snake Pendant set in Oxidized Sterling Silver. The Aventurine is beautifully carved with a snake and plant.
Brown Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
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H 1.63 in W 0.97 in D 0.26 in
Natural Myanmar Apple Green Snake Ancient Coin Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Apple green ◆ SHAPE: Snake and ancient coin ◆ HEIGHT OF PENDANT: 41.4 mm ◆ WIDTH OF PENDANT:...
Jade, 18k Gold
Black Jade Pearl Diamond Gold Serpent Snake Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational necklace featuring 32 graduated Baroque Cultured Pearls in White Gold and Black ranging from 10mm to 15mm, enhanced with diamond-cut rondelles and clasp for adjustable le...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
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W 0.67 in L 1.16 in
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Jade Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are delighted to present another unique piece from our collection—a miniature egg pendant by the jeweler Henrik Wigström. This exquisite pendant is crafted in the form of a jade ...
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
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H 0.51 in W 0.71 in L 16 in
Red-Brown Jadeite Cabochon Pendant on Snake Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total weight is 5.3 grams of which the 10 carat jade accounts for 2 grams.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
71.83 Carat Aventurine, 1.11 Carat Diamond Snake Pendant in Silver
Located in New York, NY
71.83 ct Aventurine , 1.11 ct Champagne Diamond Snake Pendant set in Oxidized Sterling Silver. The Aventurine is beautifully carved with a snake and plant.
Brown Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Deep Orange Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring an ultra rare Gia certified Fancy deep orange diamond as the focal point with no overton...
Diamond, Blue Diamond
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace This extraordinary Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, featuring a b...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Alex Jona Burmese Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace, featuring 48.97 carats of Burmese moonstone cabochon drops. Total length: 18.11in.- 45cm. ...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Sapphire and Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Magnificent Mid Century Modern Sapphire and Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace. Center of Pendant, securely Hand set with a Blue Sapphire, weighin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond tiara. This exquisite, handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is comprised of a central foliate design, vertically set with round old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sapphire and Diamond Earring and Necklace Set
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An grand and important sapphire and diamond earring and necklace set. 116.50 carats of vivid blue to blue Ceylon Sapphires. 91.19 carats of white round brilliant cut and pear sha...
Diamond, Sapphire
Imperial White Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This Magnificent Necklace is composed of eight pieces of high quality translucent white jadeite cabochon and nine pieces of small imperial green cabochon, decorated with diamonds wei...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Beauvince Ariana Diamond Necklace, '17.76 Ct Diamonds', in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A sensual and dazzling combinations of natural intense pink diamonds with white marquise and pear shapes enables this stunning necklace to create all the drama in its simplicity. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
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.