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Bochic Vintage Orient Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
18 Inch length
18 K gold
The Jade Carved bead is
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Bochic Green Orient Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Chocker length
18 K gold
The Jade Carved bead is
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Golden Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: golden
Weight: 83.35 grams
Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amber White Gold 18 Karat Ball Cut Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Necklace with natural amber ball, the clasp is in 18 carat white gold.
The
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1990s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
Betty Cooke Sterling Necklace with Geode Crystal Ball
By Betty Cooke
Located in Darnestown, MD
a prong set crystal geode ball measuring 1 3/4" in diameter. The necklace is 19 1/2" in length and
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Geode, Sterling Silver
1990s Gianni Versace ball necklace with cutout detailing
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This necklace by Gianni Versace is rare with it's unique detailing of balls with different cut-out
Category
1990s Italian More Necklaces
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with a 18k Gold Lock
Located in Stockholm, SE
This double strand pearl necklace has cultured pearls with a beautiful creamy color. The necklace
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Lucerne, CH
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The ball clasp is manufactured in 18 karat polished white gold.
Length: 44.5 cm / 17.52 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Ball Circa 1980s
By Cadoro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cadoro Gold Tone Long Necklace with Ball Circa 1980s. Very chic. This is an unusual
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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H 34 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 34 in L 34 in
Green Tsavorite Garnet Paradizia Necklace with Pave Diamond Ball Centerpiece
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold wire and embellished with a 12.5mm pave diamond ball. Item # N3748
For a stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite
Hera Sterling Silver and 18k Rose Gold Station Necklace with Diamond Leaf Ball
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Hera
Material: sterling silver / 18K rose gold
Diamond: 32 round cut = .32cttw
Color: G
Clarity: SI1-2
Weight: 28.53 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Carved Onyx & Tiger Eye Ball Beaded Necklace with Diamonds Spacer
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is meticulously crafted with a combination of two exquisite gemstones, onyx and tiger
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Chocker length
18 K gold
The Jade Carved bead is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Rainbow Beaded Ball Necklace with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
In honor of #PrideMonth, Sunita presents a rainbow beaded necklace which elegantly dangles. In
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
Pave Ball Bar Line Necklace Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond necklace/pendant, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.
Necklace
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful black Tahitian pearl necklace is made from 39 pearls sizes 9.2-11.6mm. These darker
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Clear Faceted Glass Beaded Necklace with Black Enamel and Crystal Ball
Located in London, GB
crystal ball and two crystal spacers. The beads are threaded on to plastic coated wire. Measuring necklace
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Bochic bijoux retro ball room necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic bijoux necklace.
This beautiful necklace feels and looks like fine jewlery worn on the red
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cream Keshi Pearl Necklace with Yellow Gold Plated Magnetic Ball Clasp
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Single Graduated Strand Cream Keshi Pearl Necklace on yellow gold plated magnetic ball clasp. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Gold Plate
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W 0.38 in L 0.48 in
Chanel Filigree Capped Gilt Ball Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
In this necklace the play of multi-toned layered baroque gilt caps against shiny gilt spheres
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Chanel Filigree Capped Gilt Ball Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
In this necklace the play of multi-toned layered baroque gilt caps against shiny gilt spheres
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Tahitian Black Pearl Strand with Pink Undertones with a 14 Karat Ball Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful black Tahitian pearl necklace is stunning with pink undertones. These 12-14.2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Maviada's Gold Ball Chain Necklace, 14k Gold
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
Our newest addition….
The Ball Chain Short Necklace is 54cm (20.5 inches) long and is handcrafted
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Brass and Celluloid Ball Drop 1940s Necklace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Brass chain and emerald color celluloid ball drop necklace. There are nine drops at the
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Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace with 18 White Gold Garnet Ball Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
with an 18 K balckened white and rose Gold ball clasp set with 86 Garnet Cabochons weighing 16.76 ct
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2010s Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coppola & Toppo beaded necklace with a snake head and tail, Italy 1950
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fabulously fresh and exceptional multi strand faux pearl and cut rhinestone necklace with a snake
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 16.93 in
Judith Ripka Pave Diamond Gold Ball Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Luxury necklace by Judith Ripka, has a very chic design of graduated diamond pave set balls.
They
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Onyx Gold Ball Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning mourning necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era. Crafted in vibrant 18k
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Linear Pave Ball Diamond Line Necklace Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond necklace/pendant, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.
Necklace
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
18KW Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ball with Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Central, HK
A lustrous freshwater purple pearl with pink sapphire and diamond ball dangles elegantly from a
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Marina J. Real Pearl Pet Necklace/Collar with Silver Magnetic Ball Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
measuring 3 to 6 cm. Meeting at a strong Silver Magnetic ball Clasp, this necklace is easy to place and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Chanel Vintage Pearl and Green and Purple Beaded Necklace with Crystal Ball
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AMAZING Chanel Vintage Pearl and Green and Purple Beaded Necklace with Crystal Ball in good
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
1970s Long Sterling Silver Ball Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mexican sterling silver long necklace featuring 45 18mm plus round beads strung on a sterling
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lavender Jadeite 24" Beaded Necklace A-Grade 14k White Gold Ball Safety Clasp 88
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite necklace showcases a strand of 88pc of A-grade jadeite beads, each carefully chosen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Dm 0.25 in L 18 in
Yellow Honey Jadeite Beaded Necklace 24.5" 88pc A-Grade 14k Gold Ball Clasp NOS
Located in Richmond, CA
attention and elevating any ensemble. The necklace is completed with a finely crafted ball clasp, hallmarked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.23 in L 24.5 in
EMBLM Double Ball Chain Necklace – 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Double Ball Chain Necklace
This 14k yellow gold necklace is ideal for everyday wear
Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Laura Munder 18K White Gold Gray Pearl Necklace with Blue Topaz Ball Clasp
By Laura Munder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Laura Munder necklace features lustrous gray pearls with a captivating blue topaz ball catch
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octopus Pearl Ball Necklace Ruby Eyes Diamond Tentacles
Located in Long Island City, NY
If you are looking for a unique and well-made pearl necklace that you can cherish for a long time
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Gold Bar Ball Chain Necklace Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ball chain necklace with a bar pendant, crafted by Tiffany & Co. The pendant is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
14K Yellow Gold Textured Graduated Ball Bead Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Textured Ball Necklace
This gorgeous 14K gold necklace is decorated with
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Black and White Diamond Ball Necklace in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding piece from our treasure box.. This necklace had 1 white diamond pave ball and 28
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Hollow Petal Pave Ball Diamond Line Necklace Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond necklace/pendant, all with a high polish finish. Available in 18K White Gold.
Necklace
Category
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Garnet Pendant Set with a Gold Ball Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
. Set with Garnet Centre & Gold Ball Drop
Pendant Measures Approx 40mm x 20.4mm (inc bail)
*chain sold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
AAA+ Larimar Ball Necklace with 5.63 Carat Grey Diamonds sky-blue Cloudy Beauty
Located in Viena, Viena
this cloudy beauty comes from the Dominican Republic and is called Larimar 20 mm balls necklace in
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Dm 0.79 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Ball Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT early necklace featuring faux amber and faux horn graduated resin ball beads
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Japanese Large Round Pearls Finished with a Yellow Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Aspen, CO
This strand is 16 inches long, finished with a yellow gold clasp. The 54 matching salt water, round pearls possess fine luster, even skins, round, and a deep nacre. They are slight...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Necklace with Clear Glass and Rhinestone Ball Beads on Silver Tone Wire
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco silver tone necklace featuring clear glass ball beads with an embossed circle
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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L 17.2 in
Akoya Pearls Necklace 14k Y Gold Ball Clasp Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearls Necklace 38" 14k Y Gold Ball Clasp 8.52 mm $8,790 216205
Custom Made
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
A.Jeschel Jade mix with Jasper bold Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
balls as well as the handsome large melon-shaped sterling silver ball.
An earth-toned necklace for down
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ball Box Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 18k yellow gold box chain featuring hammered gold balls and polished gold rectangular prisms. Stamped with a hallmark for 18k gold and a maker's mark.
Measurements: 32" L x 1...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18k White Gold "G" Ball Drop Diamond Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your attire with the Gucci 18k White Gold "G" Ball Drop Diamond Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
EMBLM Jumbo Ball Necklace – 14k Gold Bead 90s Choker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Jumbo Ball Necklace – designed and handmade by EMBLM Fine Jewelry
Reminiscent of the heavy
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Crystal Ball Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Feel the mystic of this quartz crystal sphere secured in a Gothic inspired eighteen karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant adorned with rivets of quartz, peridot and amethyst gemstone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Crystal, Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box Chain Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 1.1 mm wide Box Chain Ball Necklace 24 Inches Long
1.1 MM wide
24 Inches long
Category
Early 2000s Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Indian Silver Gold Necklace With Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian gilt Silver and Gold necklace. The necklace is adorned with a hexagonal shaped
Category
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Series of Eleven Diamond Clasp 14k Ball Chain Necklace
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
someone you'll meet years to come.
Solid 14k gold diamond cut ball chain featuring our signature pave
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2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Soccer Ball Necklace, Spring 1998
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone chain necklace featuring a white and clear resin soccer ball
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
South Sea Pearl Necklace on White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Necklace is sure to turn heads. 31 fine pearls, well matched in shape and color, have recently been
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Etienne Perret Diamond Gold Ball Necklace on Long Chain
By Etienne Perret
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold ball with diamonds all around made by Maine jeweler, Etienne Perret. The ball is 18 karat gold
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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cellini Alternating Cultured Pearl and 10.00 Carat Diamond Ball Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Classic pearl and diamond strand necklace by Cellini jewelers NYC. This necklace is
Category
1990s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Necklace With A Ball For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate necklace with a ball for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 881 vintage editions and 762 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect necklace with a ball may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic necklace with a ball over the years, but those made by Cartier, Chanel and Karolin Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A necklace with a ball of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 439, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also ball cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a necklace with a ball, 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 Necklace With A Ball?
Prices for a necklace with a ball can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $80 and can go as high as $228,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,407.
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.
Questions About Necklace With A Ball
- What is a Masonic Ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Masonic balls, also known as golden globes or cross fobs, are ornate orbs that are imbued with symbolism. They usually open to a cross pendant. They can be used as pendants or pocket watch fobs. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is inside a disco ball?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inside of a disco ball is typically a round piece of foam, plastic or aluminum. Disco balls are made by gluing hundreds of tiny reflective pieces, such as mirrors, onto the outside of the ball. You’ll find a variety of fine disco balls and 1970s nostalgia items on 1stDibs.
- Are witches balls for kids?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no age limit on witches balls; however, they are meant to be ornamental and may not serve as the best toys since they are typically made from glass. A witches ball, similar to a ball ornament, is a hollow glass sphere originally hung in windows to ward off evil spirits in the 17th and 18th century. You can shop a selection of witches balls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- What is a gazing ball used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
- What are ball gowns called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Ball gowns are sometimes called evening gowns or gowns. It is also technically correct to refer to a ball gown as a dress. However, the term dress can also describe pieces that are more casual than gowns. Shop a range of ball gowns from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- What are mirror balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mirror balls are used as decorative objects. When light shines against them, they create dazzling reflections. You will sometimes see mirror balls called disco balls because they were common decorations in 1970s discotheques. On 1stDibs, find a range of mirror balls.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Today, a disco ball usually represents the 1970s. That's because the discotheques that heavily influenced society, fashion and music during that decade often had a mirrored disco ball mounted on the ceiling. Its purpose was to cast reflections down onto the dancers as they moved. You'll find a range of vintage disco balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls are called carpet balls because of their original purpose. When first produced during the 18th century in Scotland, carpet balls were part of a set used to play the Victorian parlor game carpet ball. Find a collection of antique carpet balls on 1stDibs.
- What were carpet balls used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bagatelle game is played with nine balls. It is similar to billiards and is played with wooden cue sticks. The balls are shot across a table, aiming for certain areas to score points, with the goal being to score the most points to win. Find an array of bagatelle games from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ball and claw furniture has been popular through a range of eras. It has been a notable feature of the Queen Anne era and the Rococco period, covering the early to late 1700s. It was also highly popular during the Edwardian period in the early 1900s. Find a collection of ball and claw furniture from various eras on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Conant Ball is not still in business as of January 2022. The company closed in 1980. However, the furniture is still popular among collectors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Conant Ball furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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