Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace, 1975
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace created very early in his career in 1975. This
Other, Brass
$4,800
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in L 24 in
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Tapered Nautilus Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created as a one of a kind necklace in the late 1970's, this is part of the Nautilus series that
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Nautilus Shell Motif Link Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This well crafted, vintage, 18K yellow gold Nautilus Shell motif necklace is positively rich in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Bead Gilt Nautilus Shell Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Gilt Nautilus Shell Tassel Necklace for YSL Rive Gauche. Natural
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co Cummings Large Spiral Nautilus Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Spiral Vintage Nautilus Pendant Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
Yellow Gold
CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & EMERALD PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Chalcedony Nautilus Shell Pendant Blue Chalcedony, Diamond, Emeralds & 14k Gold 20x15mm
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Channel Set Diamond 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
The Nautilus Necklace. A lustrous 12mm Tahitian pearl perfectly divided in half and reconnected by
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in Dm 3.35 in L 57.09 in
SYLVIA Gottwald, Nautilus Pendant on Stainless Steel mesh , Necklace/Belt
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Nautilus Pendant on Stainless Steel chain mail could be worn as a Necklace or as a Belt. The
Silver, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in L 47.25 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Turquoise beads , Nautilus pearls , acrylic / 2 long necklaces.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
, extra long . 2. The second necklace is composed of the beads made from inside of the Nautilus shell
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
Unavailable
H 38 in W 3 in D 0.25 in Dm 9 in L 38 in
Nautilus cabochon up-cycled vintage crystal 9strand Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Statement Necklace .9strand up-cycled from vintage pieces. Nautilus shell cabochon is dyed gold color with
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 1.03 in
Susan Lister Locke The Nautilus Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold with 0.27ct Diamonds
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
The nautilus shell is thought to be the symbol of life and harmony. Our Nautilus Fossil is not set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in Dm 5.52 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Osmena , Nautilus Pearl, Pendant in Aluminum wire cage/
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
OSMENA ,Nautilus Pearl, Pendant in Aluminum wire cage , consists of Osmena Pearl, hand twisted
Pearl, Stainless Steel
Eduardo Herrera Nautilus Necklace
By Eduardo Herrera
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning and unusual necklace by architect turned jeweler, Eduardo Herrera. Blackened oxidized
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.125 in W 1.375 in L 18.5 in
Australian Taupe Moonstone Nuggets Chocolate Moonstone Necklace Nautilus Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Cibele Necklace. A jaw dropping suite of faceted Australian taupe moonstone nuggets are juxtaposed
Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Nautilus Locket Antique, circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 21 karat yellow gold nautilus locket with 18 karat yellow
Yellow Gold
Ella K Nautilus Shell Long Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Nautilus shell set on papier mâché and surrounded by pearls and Swarovski crystals.. vintage pearls
CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & BLUE SAPPHIRE PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Chalcedony Nautilus Shell Pendant Blue Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire & 14k Gold 20x15mm
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Large Blue Luster Nautilus Shell & Sterling Silver Paperclip Chain 38.92 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
necklace. It is a large Nautilus Seashell encased in a 925 Sterling Silver setting. The pendant is 2.5
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Nautilus Pendant Necklace
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage silver necklace with a nautilus shell pendant. Stamped sterling. Material: Sterling silver
Sterling Silver
nautilus pendant on a triple strand necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
nautilus pendant on a multi-strand necklace of gold corn flake pearls, gold cross/sword pearls
Cultured Pearl, Coral, Sterling Silver
Shell Pendant Necklace
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage silver necklace with a nautilus shell pendant, clasp closure. Stamped 925
Sterling Silver
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Robert Lee Morris Gold Ball Explosion Fashion Choker
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
What a fun necklace this one is, with the explosion of gold plated brass ball beads that are rooted to a curved brass base that sits just at the base of the neck. There is a long 13'...
Gold Plate, Brass
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Ma...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L
Christian Lacroix hat Haute Couture Spring 1992
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Golden coated straw hat. 1992 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Christian Lacroix. Condition: Very good con...
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning black dress, Thierry Mugler marries his signature sculptural precision with motion. The silhouette is razor-sharp, hugging the body with a surgeon’s precision, while...
1984 Documented Laura Ashley White Cotton Wedding Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in London, GB
Laura Ashley was the most famous name on the British High Street from the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The textile founded company made some fantastic and fabulous ...
$12,351
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Paco Rabanne 1985 "House of Medici" Haute Couture Gown Museum Collectors
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1985 Paco Rabanne Couture one-of-a-kind couture gown fashioned of silk velvet with bolero of heavily embroidered soutache and sequins in a floral motif. The attached bolero give th...
$4,155
Chanel bow belt 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with costume pearls and glass pearls. The buckle represents a glass paste bow. 2002 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic dire...
VICTOR COSTA 1986 Vintage Sample LBD Peplum Bow Ruched
By Victor Costa
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Victor Costa Vintage SS86 Sample Piece Jet black with velvet optional belt Can really snatch the waist with the belt Bustier style Velvet bow at front Back invisible zip Please refer...
1950s Bianchi of New York and Boston Bianco Silk Lace Wedding Gown
Located in Kingston, NY
United States, c. 1952–1956 An exceptional 1950s wedding gown by Bianchi of New York and Boston, one of the most respected American couture bridal houses of the mid-twentieth centur...
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Houndstooth Skirt Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Wool houndstooth skirt and jacket Black and white Made in France Two lined side pockets Two grey buttons Black silk lining Skirt back vent Two skir...
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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