Lava Stone Necklace
LB vintage Mexican Pinwheel pendant Stunning Venetian beads Lava stone necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
lava stone beads, blue opal beads, and sterling silver. This necklace is very dramatic and will set you
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Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
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Dm 2 in L 20 in
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lava stones Drop Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Pompeian stone typical lava stone obtained from the lava of Vesuvio of the 18Century
Big lava stone in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
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Baume Creation Lava Stone Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
made of 3 lava- stone cameos representing the profile of helmeted women with in the center the same
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2010s French Empire Choker Necklaces
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Lava Cameo Habille & Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Indulge in the timeless allure of this carved lava cameo habille necklace with diamond accents
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lava Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
the typical and original lava stone of the Vesuvius volcano located in southern Italy.
A unique and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Lava Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
typical and original lava stone of the Vesuvius volcano located in southern Italy.
Bacchus the God of Wine
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
John Hardy Lava Bamboo Sapphire Circle Pendant Necklace -Sterling 925 Adjustable
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: John Hardy
Collection: Lava
Design: Bamboo
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Fire Agate Gold Pendant Brownish Red Volcanic Lava Natural Mexican Stone Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
measurements - 0.35 х 0.94 х 1.46 in / 9 х 24 х 37 mm
stone weight - 60.70 carats
pendant weight - 18.40
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2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.89 in W 0.94 in D 0.35 in L 1.46 in
Black Thread Crochet One of a Kind Necklace Turquoise Lava Amazonite
By Shenhav Russo
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Beautiful, one of a kind statement necklace. Black Thread Crochet around various stones to create a
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2010s Israeli Artisan Drop Necklaces
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Amazonite, Turquoise
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W 5.12 in L 10.63 in
Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
. Black Lava is a very calming stone, useful in dissipating anger. It provides guidance and understanding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise
One-of-a-kind Necklace in Mixed Materials from the Danish Brand Monies
By Monies
Located in PARIS, FR
, Tourmaline, Lava Stone and Mountain Crystal with a leather clasp.
Handcrafted in the Monies Atelier in
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2010s Danish Link Necklaces
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Rock Crystal, Tourmaline
Lava Stone, Peridots, Topazs, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a central lava stone representing a lady motif surrouded by a frame of peridots
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
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Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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W 2.01 in L 2.33 in
Sicilian Moorish Heads Pair in Polished Lava Stone, Limited Edition
Located in Milano, IT
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The Moor heads are made entirely of lava stone: the male head is polished, while the female head is
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Lava
14.80 Ct Kaleidoscopic Australian Opal Diamond Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Queen of Gems
One of the world most amazing and magic stone on earth, who inspired writers
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Venice during the same period from more than 800 microscopic pieces, carved from natural stones, such as
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Antique 1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.65 in L 2.38 in
Antique Lava Grand Tour Souvenir Cameo Profile Bust of a Bearded Man Gold Mount
Located in Munich, Bavaria
crafted in a workshop in the Campagna in the 1st third of the 19th century. Carvings out of lava stone
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Antique 1820s Italian Figurines and Sculptures
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Gold
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H 1.15 in W 1.03 in D 0.2 in
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
decorated with the rare lava stones, amber rhinestones which are all set in a gilt green enamel setting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
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Lava Stone Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lava stone necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect lava stone necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic lava stone necklace over the years, but those made by Decadent Jewels, Gurhan and Kiersten Elizabeth are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A lava stone necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring agate, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also trapezoid cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lava stone necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Lava Stone Necklace?
On average, a lava stone necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,997, while they’re typically $289 on the low end and $26,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. 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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