Jean Mahie Gold Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern More Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Beryl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Dome Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
Late 20th Century French Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Link Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
French More Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist More Jewelry
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Link Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Necklace Enhancers
Coral, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
22k Gold
20th Century American Link Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
Jean Mahie Gold Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs
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Bold, vibrant and full of life, the remarkably ebullient gold jewelry of French brand Jean Mahie has dazzled collectors from the moment it first appeared. Featuring motifs derived from classical mythology and ancient architecture, Jean Mahie earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories are characterized by sinuous lines and simple, primordial shapes.
Painter and sculptor Jacline Mazard was at loose ends with her art career when her father-in-law, sculptor and goldsmith Jean-Marie Mazard, recognized her potential and invited her to join him in his workshop in the South of France. Self-taught, Jean-Marie Mazard shared his love of working with gold with his daughter-in-law, and the pair began collaborating in 1969 under the name Jean Mahie.
A shrewd businessman, Jean-Marie Mazard focused on efforts to market the pair’s striking creations, and with the support of a public relations executive, early publicity promptly resulted in acclaim and wide recognition. Their work eventually fit snugly alongside the candy-colored gems and bohemian fashions of the late 1960s and 1970s, an era of free expression and fascination with cultures around the world that yielded vibrant jewelry with global influences.
Working with 22-karat yellow gold, Jean Mahie’s founders produced bold designs that drew on architecture and artifacts of Mediterranean history, inspired by Jacline’s childhood, which took shape not far from the ruins of ancient Carthage in Tunisia. Their textured, sculptural link necklaces, cuff bracelets, dangle earrings and other pieces garnered praise from the likes of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, both of which engaged in partnerships with Jean Mahie. Neiman Marcus later became the sole retailer of the brand’s jewelry.
Jean-Marie Mazard passed away in 1994. Jacline Mazard now designs alongside her son and daughter in their studio in New York City.
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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.
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