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.
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.
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
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. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this necklace is a true testament to the ti...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. An exceptional Mid-Century necklace comprising 98 South Sea cultured pearls arranged in ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow 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
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 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 Modern Baguette Diamond Platinum Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
A Stunning Oscar Worthy Diamond Platinum Vintage Mid Century Modern Statement Choker Necklace. Securely Hand set with Baguette Diamonds, weighing approx. 10.76tcw.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Modern Coral Beads Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 36 Round Bead Pacific Coral Necklace, each measuring approx. 11.50mm, held by a 14K Yellow Gold clasp inset with Coral. Hand strung with matching silk cord. The nec...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing, necklace item is made up of 112 vintage, 14k yellow gold charms mounted onto a 24 inch long, 14k yellow gold neck chain. The necklace presents as very substantial and i...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern Diamond GIA Vintage Oval Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mid Century Modern Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Signed Margot de Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican modernist necklace. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver. With bead-set lozenge shaped links supporting a conforming pendant (that also converts to a brooch). Mo...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern 18K Gold & Turquoise Charm / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian gold & turquoise charm or pendant. In 18 karat yellow gold with applied granulation and wire work. With bezel-set turquoise cabochons throughout. Fully hallmarked t...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Designer of silver Margot Van Voorhies Carr (1896 – 1985) Pieces by Margot de Taxco are stamped with her name, Eagle 16 ( and sometimes for earliest work, Eagle 1 ) and a production ...
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
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Woven Collar Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant mid-20th-century collar necklace is beautifully handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold, showcasing a refined woven design reminiscent of fine lacework or wicker weave.
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This Mid-Century Modern crescent moon pendant has a sleek design with graduated pearls that look like milky dew drops. The pearls are held in a peg setting, with posts of 14k gold dr...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace, Chain, 10K Gold, U.S., Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Modern pendant necklace - hand made from 10K yellow gold - pendant suspended by a large bale on an 18" box link chain - maker's mark and obscured markings on the back of ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold This necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a single round diamond bezel-set at the center of a sleek choker-styl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Mid-20th Century 18K Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Choker Length Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century 18K yellow gold choker length necklace is comprised of nineteen oval shaped links. Each link is set with one large onyx cabochon surrounded by a high p...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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.
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. An elegant and highly expressive French mid-century pendant necklace, centered on a vivid pear-sha...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set, 10k Gold - U.S., C. 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Modern pendant necklace and earrings set - all pieces hand made from 10K yellow gold - pendant suspended by a large bale on an 18" box link chain - earrings with safety l...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Björn Weckström Necklace "O2X" for Lapponia Sterling Silver Mid Century 1970s
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
This is the Modernist Necklace "O2X" by Finnish jewelry designer Björn Weckström for Lapponia in Sterling Silver. The classic Mid Century brutalist piece was designed in 1970 for La...
Sterling Silver
Mid Century 35 carat total weight diamond platinum cocktail necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Mid-Century platinum cocktail necklace showcases 35 carats of dazzling diamonds, blending timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship for a glamorous design. Cent...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Italian Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Cable Link Necklace 19.5 Inches Long
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a perfect example of a fine, Italian made cable link necklace from the Mid-20th Century. The exquisite goldsmithing and heavy gauge 18K gold construction was done over 40 yea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique and Lovely Mid-20th Century Cocktail Necklace in Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and feminine, Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold, hand crafted cocktail necklace is positively characteristic of the most interesting and creative items from the period. A ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antonio Pineda Mid-Century Modernist Amethyst Silver Vintage Fringe Necklace
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy criss-crossing silver link collar featuring tear-drop shaped fringe Links are hinged and center pear-shaped amethyst as fringe in criss-cross segments Amethysts m...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite Mid-Century citrine and pearl necklace and earrings demi-parure, crafted in silver and gold, and housed in a fitted presentation case.
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-Century 7.21 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Dash & Dot Line Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged round and bar links alternating in "dash & dot" pattern Featuring bezel and bead set transitional cut diamonds on each link Weighing approximately 7.21 carat ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Studio Else & Paul Scandanavian Modern Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Norwegian Modern silver pendant. In sterling silver. By Studio Else & Paul of Norway. The renowned husband and wife Norwegian jewelers utilized lost-wax casting to ...
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Mid-Century Modern Space Age collar necklace has an extra-long pendant.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pewter Pendant Lama with Moon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial pendant was made between 1950-1960. It is handcrafted out of pewter. The concave surface is partially blackened and features a stylized lama under a stylized moon wi...
Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Carved Rock Crystal Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The rock crystal pendants are carved with a nature inspired flower and leaf motif that is just stunn...
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Space Age Collar Pendant Necklace Silvered Metal and Blue Resin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Mid-Century Modern Space-Age collar necklace has a geometric pendant.
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli Cylinder Necklace 29 1/2 Inches Long
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This charming 14K yellow gold and vibrant blue Lapis-Lazuli cylinder necklace is certain to become a cherished part any buyer's wardrobe. This well crafted and versatile 29 1/2 inche...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Modernist Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Pendant Torque Necklace
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant mid-century design embodies the clean architectural lines and minimalist aesthetic associated with Danish modern jewelry of the 1960s–1970s.
Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Textured Oval Link Necklace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century 14K Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace. Necklace features a continuous series of textured oval links, each intricately finished to catch and reflect light with a subtle ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant -Mid-Century Two-Tone 18K Gold Sculptural Fashion Figurine.
Located in Miami, FL
his enchanting vintage 1960s estate pendant features a beautifully stylized figurine of a mid-century ballerina or fashion lady, intricately hand-set with approximately 0.80 carats o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sterling Silver & Enamel Fan-Shaped Collar Necklace Mexican Taxco
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This beautifully crafted vintage collar necklace from Taxco, Mexico, is a striking example of mid-20th-century Mexican silversmithing. Made from sterling silver with fan-shaped ename...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Astrological Taurus Pendant Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican Mid-Century astrological necklace. By Margot de Taxco. In sterling silver. Comprising a diamond shaped pendant centered on a leaping bull Taurus astrological sign w...
Sterling Silver
Gold Locket Necklace Box Link Chain Necklace Attrib. Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A chic and substantial Modern 14-karat yellow gold round disc pendant engravable locket with modern 'starburst' design on a large box link chain necklace, circa 1950s - 1970s. Piece ...
Gold, 14k Gold
DGH Necklace Earrings Sterling Silver Denmark Dansk Guldsmede-Håndværk Modernist
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare classic Mid-Century Modern Necklace and Earrings in Sterling Silver made in Denmark by Dansk Guldsmede-Håndværk (1954-1973).
Sterling Silver, Silver
Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pendants like this mid-century colored stone example by Boivin are extremely popular at the moment and on trend, suspended from attractive long gold chains. They're easy to w...
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Wild Horses Diamond 14k Yellow Gold & Palladium Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This mid-century 14 karat yellow gold Wild Horses pendant captures a magnificent Arabian stallion alongside his loving mare in full three-dimensional sculptural detail—mane flying, h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Mid Century Double Strand 7.143 mm Cultured Pearls with Diamond Pearl Clasp
Located in Stamford, CT
A gleaming double strand of 7.143 mm cultured pearls close with a beautiful pearl and diamond clasp. Pearls are classic worn today as well as in the Georgian Period. These strands ar...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Massive 18K Yellow Gold, Hammered Finish, Italian Scroll Motif Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This massive and striking 18K yellow gold Italian choker necklace was manufactured during the Mid-20th Century, to the very highest standards of the gold crafting art. It is finished...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Platinum Feather Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum feather design necklace features round brilliant and marquise diamond vanes emanating from a quill of carefully selected graduating baguettes brought wonderfull...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Charm I'll Never Stop Loving You c1955 14k Gold Mid Century Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish vintage charm crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1955). The sweet charm "I'll Never Stop Loving You" is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The back of the pendant i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive and Distinctive 18K Gold and Jadeite Jade Choker Necklace by Trio
By Trio
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This massive 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century choker necklace is mounted with six large and intricately hand carved and pierced, jadeite jade panels. Each piece exhibits vibrant gre...
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond Spray Brooch, Mid Century Ribbon Floral Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage 18kt yellow and white gold ruby and diamond spray brooch designed in an elegant ribbon and floral spray motif, exhibiting the refined movement and dimensional craftsmanship c...
18k Gold
Dramatic 52 Inches 3 Strand Cultured Pearl, Colored Stone & Gold Lariat Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very out of the ordinary and stylish 52 inch long, three strand Japanese Akoya salt water cultured pearl lariat necklace is punctuated at 2 1/4 inch intervals by round Green 10m...
Chrysophrase, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid Century GIA 2 carat emerald diamond 14k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning 1950s Mid Century ring showcasing a vibrant Colombian emerald framed by sparkling baguette and round diamonds in luminous 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,800Sale Price|23% Off
14K Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, featuring nineteen strands of fully drilled cultured pearls strung on silk cords , approx. 5.5 x 2.5. mm, joined with box and ...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Scandinavian Style Blackened Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage modernist necklace composed of large silver-plated beads finished with a matte black coating, accented by oxidized sterling silver disc spacers. The minimalist des...
Other, Palladium, Sterling Silver
Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Trilogy 3 Diamond Drop Necklace in Platinum. The 3 round brilliant cut diamonds are G in color with the top diamond SI2 in clarity and the two below, SI1. The diamonds weigh a total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Solid Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Diameter: 8 mm Diamond Count: 11 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: S11-S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.