Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain. These were
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
L 62 in
1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat
Located in Galveston, TX
for the lorgnette (hand spectacles / opera glasses), a muff chain (for hand warmers), a pocket watch
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Located in Bethesda, MD
A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum
Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Narberth, PA
motif. A gold ring (marked "14K") readies the lorgnette to hang from a favorite chain. This unique
14k Gold
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
-18447 Country: England Circa: 1890s-1900s Size: 5" length, 1.25" width (lorgnette); 30" length (chain
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Platinum, Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (8) old European-cut diamonds, 0.40 ct. tw., VS, G-H, each set in a platinum filigree lozenge shaped links, interspaced by wire bar links, suspending a 2-inch lavalier styl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond lorgnette chain from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in South Pasadena, CA
lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pictures below show two
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
around 1820. The chain is often called a watch, guard, muffor or lorgnette chain, the name referring more
Gold, 18k Gold
0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold lorgnette/watch/longuard chain
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
accessories, often originally lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless
18k Gold
Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Lorgnette With 26" Chain. These lorgnette glasses are incised with scrolls and such along
14k Gold, 18k Gold
French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
, often lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless possibilities to mind
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a rare, Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum lorgnette, with a single Old European Cut diamond
Platinum
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectable and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectible and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
). The lorgnette is 3" x 1-5/8", the chain is 23" long. The chain is detachable, you can put any other
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
. The long slide chain accompanies the lorgnette. American c. 1895 Excellent Condition
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and diamond chain via beautiful enhancer. As a pendant, lorgnette measures slightly over 2 1/4
Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain
Located in London, GB
(eyeglass to eyeglass) and both lorgnette and chain weigh 23.26 grams together. Tobi Gem Setting has
Platinum
French Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Circa 1890 Chain: 30" length Lorgnette: 6" length (open); 4" length (closed)
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Approximate Measurements: Lorgnette - 4.25” x 1.75” Chain - 22” Long with a drop diamond chain 2.25
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14K Gold Blue Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch & Lorgnette Necklace Chain. The watch is in
14k Gold
Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
decorative lorgnette style chain. The double-sided watch pendant is adorned with an incredible clam shell
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond lorgnette chain from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This elegant platinum piece is
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Lorgnette & Chain .55 CTW. The piece is in excellent
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Jade Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jade Pendant on ornate wirework lorgnette chain. Natural jade is hand carved and pierced
Jade, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lorgnette is done in 14K gold and it is lovely. These pieces are great to wear when you are
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
chain only. Measurements of the lorgnette with chain - 31 inches in length when worn long. Excellent
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Lorgnette with matching chain, the lorgnette measures 3 inch in length, is set
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s CHANEL Lorgnette & Chain
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Chanel lorgnette & chain. Authentic signed gilt metal chain & bezel set crystal.
Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Width Closed-1 inch Chain length- 27 inches Chain Drop from center diamond to lorgnette- 1-3/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain from the late 19th Century made up of beautiful, faceted
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier New York Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Lorgnettes with matching platinum and diamond chain
Diamond, Platinum
NCR & Co Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain with Dog Clip
Located in London, GB
NCR & Co antique Victorian gold gilt metal long guard chain, with the original swivel dog clip that can be used to attach a pendant or fob. The dog clip was used in Victorian times t...
$39,500
W 0.25 in D 0.15 in L 17.5 in
Majestic 52 Carat Intense Purple Brazilian Amethyst & Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, very majestic and opulent in real life, huge natural intense purple Brazilian Amethyst and diamond necklace is prong set in 18 karat white gold and has a combined total ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
$775Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...
$1,814 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,113
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Bustier Top Dramatic Winged Corset
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic! Truly wearable Art. Exremely rare Thierry Mugler corset top with dramatic winged details. Black velvet bustier with pointy waist. Museum worthy and strong camp vibe. Thie...
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
$3,200,000Sale Price|20% Off
No Oil Colombian 69 Ct Emerald Platinum Award Oval Luxury Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
Rarely large size in oval shape for the center stone, Colombian emerald is clearly present in the particular stone, A good color identified as intense to vivid green, good clarity an...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Renato Balestra Roma Couture Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Renato Balestra
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Mesh Evening Bag With Emerald and Diamond Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an exceedingly rare and coveted 18 Karat Gold Art Deco evening bag with a diamond and emerald frame. A testament to the opulent elegance of the early 20th century. This v...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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