Yellow Gold Textured Double Link Mid Century Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century substantial textured double link chain necklace.
Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Textured Double Link Mid Century Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century substantial textured double link chain necklace.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scandinavian Modernist Mid-Century Necklace & Bracelet Space Age Sputnik Modern
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Mid-Century Modernist Necklace and Bracelet with a space age sputnik rings of Saturn theme.
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
French 1960 Mid Century Necklace in 18Kt Gold with Tourmaline and Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French Necklace with carved Gemstones A vintage mid-century piece made in france, back in the 1960's.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rebajes Mid Century Copper Abstract Design Polished Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Rebajes anodized copper mid century necklace, featuring a wonderful seven link abstract polished design, with a Prince of Wales chain.
Copper
Mid Century 10.00 carat baguette cut diamond platinum necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century necklace, dating to the 1950's, is set from end to end with 94 baguette, round brilliant, and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 10.00 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 5.60ct Pear Opal 14k Yellow Gold Necklace, 21 Inches
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century necklace centers on a lovely pear shape opal weighing approximately 5.60 carats, its play-of-color shifting from soft blues to warm flashes with every movement of li...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold This mid-century necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a sleek choker-style design with a single round diamond b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid century Good Luck Turtle Flower Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous mid century necklace has an unique 18 KT workmanship for the large pendant designed with a rare flower work with delicate cream enameling finishing and natural Amethys...
Chalcedony, Jade, 18k Gold
Retro Aquamarine Ruby Flower Necklace 14 Karat Gold Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
The design elements of this chain are just fabulous. The necklace is a piece of wearable Mid-Century Modern Art.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Mid century paste drop necklace, Dramatic Art Deco design
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage mid-century paste drop necklace with a beautiful fine chain-link design and an exceptionally glamorous Art Deco style statement pendant.
Mid-century 1960 Balls Chain Necklace in 18kt yellow Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Step back in time and embrace the allure of the mid-century era with this Circa 1960/70s Mid-Century Necklace.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage mid century blue paste choker Necklace, something blue, Gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage mid-century blue paste necklace with a wonderfully glamorous waterfall-style centre design.
Gold Plate
Mid Century 2.15 carat diamond pearl platinum necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This remarkable Mid Century necklace is a luxurious and beautifully balanced composition, combining the timeless softness of pearls with the brilliance of diamonds in a bold platinum...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Kramer Rhinestone, Faux Pearl & Resin Collar Necklace Vintage
By Kramer of New York
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful signed vintage Kramer mid century necklace made of many color rhinestones, faux pearl, and resin is a happy piece for the coming spring summer 2020 season.
Pearl
Mid-Century South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Yellow Gold Necklace 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century South Sea cultured pearl and diamond clasp necklace in yellow gold, 1950s/1960s.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Brutalist Sterling Silver & Turquoise Nugget Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Brutalist necklace. Consisting of a heavy, cast sterling silver pendant with a large, polished turquoise nugget pin-set at its center.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
While even Mid-20th Century charm bracelets are becoming very rare, charm necklaces are even more scarce.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century Handmade Silver Filigree Bib Necklace 1950s - 1960s
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A finely crafted mid-20th century handmade silver bib necklace, featuring intricately articulated Etruscan-style filigree floral links arranged to form an elegant and sculptural bib ...
Silver
Mid-19th Century Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Any fan of cut steel would be unbelievably happy with this piece, it is in lovely condition and the reflective links are mesmerising! The detailed centre panel is a decorative leaf w...
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, buffalo, and turtles, all anchored by fiv...
$53,928 / item
Diamond necklace, Swedish, mid 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
The total approximate diamond weight is 7.75 carats, to an impressive piece with an adjustable slider featuring polished edging, pierced galleries and fancy rope open backholing, fit...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Amazigh Silver Necklace with Carnelian Beads & Coins
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Updated with dual lobster clasps for adjustable length and multiple styling options. Mid–late 20th century. Condition details: Good vintage condition.
Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century White Gold Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Mid-Century White Gold Necklace with Diamonds is a timeless piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Modern Brass Brutalist Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century modern brass Brutalist necklace. In the style of Jack Boyd & Pal Kepenyes.
Brass
Mother Of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Vintage Choker Necklace circa Mid-Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning vintage choker necklace features exquisite Mother of Pearl inlay set within a sterling silver frame, showcasing the elegant craftsmanship of the mid-century era.
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Silver Pendant Necklace, Yemen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century pendant silver necklace, Yemen This pendant necklace has an interesting center medallion of transparent red glass over a faceted sheet of silver, which giv...
Silver
Mid Century Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This triple strand pearl necklace features a diamond and mabe pearl clasp and was formerly in the collection of the Counts of Hardenberg. The graduated triple strand of akoya type pe...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 209.00 Ct Natural Chrysoprase Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
The Stone of Venus Mid century age, comprising a selection of all perfectly matched, large oval cabochon s of rare find in this amount of carat weight, 100% Natural Chrysoprase gemst...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Mid Century Crystal Headlight Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Crystal Headlight Choker Necklace from the 1950's.
Gilt Metal
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Silversmith Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet Mid-20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish silversmith sterling silver. Necklace and bracelet. Danish design, mid 20 c. In very good condition. Measures: 19 and 39 cm. Stamped Sterling Denmark.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Silver & Rock Crystal Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(Chain for display purposes and not included with purchase.) Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & li...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-Century Nephrite Jade Thee-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A mid-century dark green nephrite jade three-strand beaded necklace.
Jade, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted at some point during the middle of the 20th century, undoubtedly in Italy, this very substantial 18K yellow gold fluted link, coral wrapped rope necklace has a hefty weight a...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.45 Carat Diamond Mid Century Platinum Station Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Spectacular diamond bezel set long chain necklace. This stunning necklace is adorned with 78 round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds in a handmade platinum diamond chain. 58 In...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Bakelite Cherry Necklace, Circa 1940
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic (and juicy) necklace dating from the 1940's and featuring gorgeous cherry drops! The Bakelite red chain has a wearable length of 17 inches, made up from double hoops that...
Mid-20th Century Modernist Sterling Pendant Choker Necklace by Joachim S'Paliu
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century choker necklace with a large open teardrop pendant by Joachim S'Paliu, the entire piece has his usual modernistic flair.
Sterling Silver
22K Gold Beaded Necklace with Pendant Spears, India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning 22K gold Indian beaded necklace with dramatic gold pendant spears made using the lost wax technique. The gold beads and pendants all have beautiful hand-tooled and granul...
22k Gold
Mid-Century 54 Carat Diamond Drop Platinum Bib Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-fabricated in platinum, this mid-century treasure is ready to be worn and loved.
Diamond, Platinum
Enamel And Seed Pearl Snake Necklace Mid-19Th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century Length: 41,9 cm Weight: approx. 28.5 gr This particular necklace from the mid-19th century is made of 18-carat gold and is characterized by a chain articulated ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was designed in 1970 for Lapponia Jewelry in Finland.
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Diamond 18K Gold Mid Century Modern Collar Necklace. Hand set with 47 Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.00 total Carat weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 14K Gold 40ct Colombian Emerald Bead Necklace, 22.5"
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Graduated Colombian emerald rondelles, small at the clasp and building to a full center bead that drapes beautifully on the chest. The green runs deep and even across the entire stra...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 84 Carat Diamond Cluster Platinum Bib Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A treasure from the 1950’s, this large and impressive diamond necklace is one of a kind. It features a total of 84 carats of large sizes round brilliant, baguette, and pear-shape dia...
Diamond, Platinum
$948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Butterscotch Amber Beads Necklace, 60cm, Gold Clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Mid-Century Graduated butterscotch amber beads necklace composed of polished natural amber beads in warm honey, caramel, and deep butterscotch tones.
Amber, Gold
Vintage Mid-Century 14K Gold Multi-Strand Coral Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful vintage mid-20th century multi-strand coral necklace composed of natural Corallium Rubrum beads and fitted with a 14 karat gold clasp.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat Kitten Turquoise Pendant Charm Necklace Gold Retro Mid-Century Modernist
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an adorable Cat or Kitten Turquoise Retro Mid-Century Modern Pendant or Charm in fabulous 14 Karat Gold. The charming cat or kitten has fantastic Mid-Century Modernist st...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Mid Century 4.10 carat sapphire diamond platinum necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Equally at home with an evening gown or worn to elevate a simple blouse, this sapphire and diamond necklace offers the kind of versatile, understated luxury that has kept French Mid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid Century diamond ruby jade 18k white gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Mid Century diamond, ruby, and jade necklace is a timeless 1950’s design, featuring 25 single and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carat in total.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid Century Copper Textured and Polished Link Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
Located in London, GB
Copper mid century anodized link chain necklace, bracelet and earrings set, featuring a simple textured and polished design.
Copper
$256Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Bakelite Cameo Pendant Necklace C.1960s
Located in Honolulu, HI
A captivating 1960s Mid-Century Retro Bakelite cameo pendant necklace, reflective of the renowned West German costume jewelry craftsmanship of the era.
Gold Plate
Mid Century French Owl Talosel Whimsical Necklace Belt
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Mid Century French Owl Talosel Whimsical Necklace Belt Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5 cm) Width: 8.66 inches (22 cm) Length: 40.16 inches (102 cm) Features: - Mid century b...
Meister Mid Century pearl diamond 18k white gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Meister Mid Century pearl and diamond necklace is a luxurious 1950’s design, featuring 133 pearls measuring approximately 3.09mm to 7.63mm.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Zircon Ribbon Bow Pendant Necklace Rose Gold Mid-Century Modernist
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Retro Mid-Century stylized ribbon bow motif pendant set with a three gorgeous round faceted blue Zircon gems in 10 Karat Rose Gold. Zircons and Rose Gold epitomiz...
Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Mid-20th Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolo Chain Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An elegant and highly versatile mid-20th century rolo chain necklace, finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (585/000).
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Goldtone Serpent Snake Necklace with Faux Emerald & Diamond Paste
Located in New York, NY
The body is set throughout with diamond and emerald paste marquise cut stones. The extraordinary necklace dates to the Mid-Century period. It is 19 inches in length to where the he...
Mixed Metal
Mid-Century Danish Sterling Silver Daisy Necklace, SCF Denmark
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mid-century sterling silver necklace featuring a row of sculpted daisy flower links with domed centers.
Sterling Silver
$14,960Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century Garnet and Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking pendant features a beautiful garnet and round and baguette-cut diamond. The floral shape of diamonds is linked to the intense red garnet to form a stylish long drop...
Diamond, Garnet
18K Yellow Gold Jadeite Opal Pendant Necklace, Mid-20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This enchanting pendant features a luminous jadeite- style circular frame encasing an intricate 18k yellow gold openwork design. Inside, delicately textured gold branches and leaves ...
Emerald, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Precious Opal Diamond Platinum French 1950s-1960s Pendant Necklace
Located in Lisbon, PT
French Mid-Century Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Platinum, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Silver Garnet Modernist Mid Century Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Silver Garnet Necklace . Item Specifics Length: 41cm (approx 16.00") Width: 1.2cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 8 grams ref:7551
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Danish Silver Pearl Modernist Mid Century Necklace Choker
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Silver Pearl Modernist Necklace Choker.
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Danish Silver Modernist Mid Century Necklace by Niels Erik From
By Niels Erik From
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modernist Silver Necklace. Hallmarked .
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Los Castillo Sterling and Mosaic Shell Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Los Castillo mid century necklace in sterling with azure/malachite beads and a carefully crafted mosaic over a sea shell in a modernist version of a Pre Columbian shell pend...
Danish Sterling Silver Snakeskin Choker Modernist Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Sterling Silver Danish Snakeskin Mid Century Necklace. Lovely Scandinavian design and hallmarked on the clasp.
Sterling Silver
Niels Erik From Modernist Aquatic Amber Silver Necklace
By Niels Erik From
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Niels Erik From: Modernist Aquatic Amber Silver Necklace Silver 925, amber Length 40.5 cm (approx. 15 3/4"), width 2.4 cm (approx. 1") Weight 77.6 grams Marks: ‘STERLIN...
Amber, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Trifari Necklace
By Trifari
Located in BALMAIN, AU
A stunning, brutalist style vintage necklace by Trifari. As relevant today as it was yesterday. Circa, 1950s/60s Signed: Trifari Materials: Silvertone Size: 41cm in length x 1cm w...
Silver Plate
Coral Necklace, Sicily, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in Sciacca coral with two rows of boulles, low-grade gold clamp set with cabochon cut coral. Lenght 620 mm (24 13⁄32 in), central boulle 26 x 24 mm (1 1⁄32 x 0 15⁄16 in). W...
Coral
Coral Necklace, Sicily, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Realized with Sciacca coral, three rows, cammeo clamp depicting a female face. Lenght 800 mm ( 31 1⁄2 in), cammeo dimension 35 x 25 mm (1 3⁄8 x 0 63⁄64 in). Weight 183 gr. Item condi...
Coral
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 15.75 in
Italian Multi Strand Natural Coral 18 Karat Diamond Clasp Torsade Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Allure of Coral This captivating mid century necklace is Italian origin Composed by 21 strands of highly selected, natural, untreated Coral of Red Salmon colour, 3 mm. beads all uni...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Emerald Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14 Karat White Gold - Featuring 5 Graduated Pear cut Natural Vivid Green Emeralds totaling approximately 16.50 carats, ranging from 8.8mm-11.8mm in length x...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Gold Bead Double Strand Choker Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century Gold Bead Double Strand Choker Necklace.
Mid-20th Century Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Style Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold & Austrian Crystal Choker Style Necklace.
Mid-20th Century Silver Plate & Austrian Crystal Tassel Drop Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco silver Plate & Austrian Crystal Tassel Drop Necklace.
Mid-20th Century Gold & Crystal Bead Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold Gilt & Cut And Faceted Art Glass Bead Necklace.
Mid-20th Century Triple Strand Faux Pearl & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Triple Strand Faux Pearl & Austrian Crystal Choker Style Necklace.
Mid Century Modernist Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Mid Century 980 Silver Modernist Necklace. Necklace is hallmarked .
Sterling Silver
Danish Mid Century Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Sterling Silver Mid Century Modernist Danish Choker Necklace. Item Specifics Length: 44cm (approx 17.00") Width: 1.4cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 55 grams ref:6972
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 4 in L 16 in
Mid-20th Century Silver & Austrian Crystal Triple Strand Choker Style Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Silver & Austrian Crystal Art Deco Style Triple Row Choker Style Swag Necklace By. Features silver pot metal prong set round and baguette Austrian crystal clear stones. ...
Modernist Mid Century Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace. The necklace has age related ware . It is hallmarked. Items Specifics Length: 48cm (approx 18.50") Width: 1cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 83 g...
Sterling Silver
Modernist Mid Century Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace. Hallmarked. Items Specifics Length: 40cm (approx 15.50") Width: 1.1cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 31 grams ref:7400
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 15 in D 1.25 in Dm 5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Collar Necklace Artist Made Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Moernist Collar Necklace Abstract Fits close to neck Hand-wrought chain connectors link triangles and bars Elegant Hand-wrought latch at back Unsigned, Made by Unknown Ar...
Silver
Danish Silver Modernist Mid Century Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Silver Modernist Necklace. The necklace is hallmarked.
Sterling Silver
Danish Silver Modernist Mid Century Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace.
Sterling Silver
Danish Silver Modernist Mid Century Choker Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Danish Mid Century Silver Modernist Necklace. Hallmarked .
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.44 in L 16.54 in
Vintage Danish Silver Link Chain Necklace Mid Century Modernist Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Large Sterling Silver Danish Chain Link Necklace. Item Specifics Length: 42cm (approx 16.50") Width: 1.1cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 145 grams ref: 8516
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Japanese Faux Pearl Peter Pan "Swan" Collar Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century Japanese Faux Pearl & Crystal Rhinestone choker style Peter Pan Swan collar necklace.
Mid-20th Century Emerald-Cut Diamond Necklace, 33.00 Carat 'GIA'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This refined and ravishing formal dress necklace radiates all around with 49 perfectly matched, icy-white emerald-cut diamonds - all together weighing 26.00 carats - plus 7.00 carats...
Diamond
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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