Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Cross Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlocked Knot Cross Crystals Pendant Adjustable Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Pendant Adjustable Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Crystals Omega Adjustable Collar Choker Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold Textured Omega Necklace – 17" Heavy Gold Collar
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Designed in a classic omega (collar) style, the necklace sits smoothly along the neckline, creating a sleek, contoured silhouette that enhances any look.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Ribbed Crystals Triangle Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Amethyst Purple Diamond Crystals Triangle Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Spiral Gold Omega Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Spiral Gold Omega Collar Choker Elegant Modenrist Necklace, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlinked Crystals Bib Omega Snake Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Interlinked Crystals Trio Bar Bib Pendant Omega Snake Link Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Wide Chunky Woven Omega Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shining Crystals Pendant Wide Chunky Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Oval Pearl Crystals Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed White Oval Pearl Crystals Openwork Interlocked Triangle Large Pendant Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Crystals Wide Woven Omega Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Wide Woven Mesh Omega Collar Choker Chunky Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Leto Lama Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines and Mozambique Oval Necklace
Located in London, GB
Ideal for any occasion paired beautifully with this 18 ct gold collar wire chain. Option to buy the pendant separately please message. 2 carats Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique wi...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
18" Omega Chain in Platinum /Omega necklace / Wire Necklace / Collar necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. 18" Omega Necklace Platinum Wire ...
Platinum
18" Omega Chain in Rose Gold /Omega necklace / Wire Necklace / Collar necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. 18" Omega Necklace 18k Rose Gold ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Classic Interlocked Glow Gold Link Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Interlocked Glow Link Modernist Omega Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Gold Plate
18" Omega Chain in Yellow Gold /Omega necklace / Wire Necklace / Collar necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. 18" Omega Necklace 18k Yellow Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
37.84 Grams Omega Chain Collar Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stylish collar necklace of 37.84 grams, featuring polished omega chain connected seamlessly together.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Statement Gold Plated Omega Link Collar 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A timeless Vintage Dior Omega Flex Collar crafted during the 1980s. An icon of design.
2.56 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Omega Link Collar Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 18 karat two-tone gold bypass collar necklace is a bold and elegant statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Spiral Engraved Pendant Collar Omega Snake Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Spiral Engraved Snake Pendant Omega Modernist Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Pave Diamond Ball Omega Necklace Collar 34.1g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace. Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, it features a striking white diamonds in a unique ball cut. The diamond ball is c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.00 Carat Marquis Diamond Omega Link Collar Necklace in Two-Tone 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This modern beauty will be your new go-to necklace for all occasions. Its simple yet elegant design paired with a stunning solitaire diamond will surely elevate any look that it's pa...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k White Gold 6mm Wide Omega Chain Collar Necklace w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 33.43 Grams Chain Type: Polished Omega Link Chain Length: 18 Inches Chain Width: 6mm (0.23") Chain Thickness: 2mm Clasp: Push Clasp w/ Safety ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aurafin 14K Yellow Gold 15.5" 6mm Polished Flat Omega Link Collar Chain Necklace
By AURAFIN
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 35.15 Grams Chain Type: Flat Polished Omega Link Chain Length: 15.5 Inches (wearable length) Chain Width: 6mm Chain Thickness: 1.4mm Clasp: B...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Shell Pendant Black Onyx Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Suspended from an elegant, split V-shaped top bail, it is perfectly suited to slide onto a chunky gold chain, a classic omega collar, or a simple leather cord for an upscale, resort-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Shell Natural Mother of Pearl Gemstone Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Suspended from an elegant, split V-shaped top bail, it is perfectly suited to slide onto a chunky gold chain, a classic omega collar, or a simple silk cord for an upscale, resort-chi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Natural Tiger Eye Gemstone Diamond Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Suspended from an elegant, split V-shaped top bail, it is perfectly suited to slide onto a chunky gold chain, a classic omega collar, or a simple leather cord for an upscale, resort-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Greek Key Motif Collar 18K Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
The omega-style collar features hammered and textured links, forming an elegant interpretation of the classic meander (key) pattern, a timeless symbol of infinity and unity.
18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Gold Crystals Omega Interlocked Linked Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Unisex Four Bar Crystals Charm Interlocked Omega Linked Modernist Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Lapis Blue Crystals Wide Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Stones Cabochon Crystals Beige Extra Wide Ribbed Adjustable Omega Chunky Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuin...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Square Choker Pendant Omega Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Sparkling Square Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Rare Crystals Silver Hardcore Choker Omega Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2003 Vintage Gourmette Logo Rectangle Pendant Hardcore Whole Sparkling Crystals Toggle Chain Snake Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Tone Very goo...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Octagon Crystals Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Foil Cabochon Octagon Square Sparkling Crystals Ribbed Omega Adjustable Collar Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condit...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Chunky Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Lapis Cabochon Crystals Foil Ribbed Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Foil Cabochon Square Sparkling Crystals Ribbed Omega Adjustable Collar Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Gripoix Diamond Crystal Ribbed Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Red Ruby Gripoix Diamond Crystals Adjustable Ribbed Omega Choker Collar Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Sapphire Water Tear Drop Crystals Omega Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Blue Water Tear Drop Crystals Triangle Openwork Pendant Omega Mesh Woven Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Ribbed Adjustable Omega Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Sapphire Water Tear Drop Crystals Omega Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sapphire Navy Blue Peacock Feather Tear Water Drop Crystals Triangle Openwork Pendant Omega Mesh Woven Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Blue Silver Purple Aurora Omega Snake Statement Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Aurora Blue Pink Purple Crystals Octagon Snake Omega Silver Choker Collar Chunky Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist 2 Gift Jewellery Set Ve...
Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Filigree 8 Interlocked Omega Link Long Necklace Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Filigree 8 Peanut Charms Interlocked Omega Linked Strands Layer Choker Collar Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Large Gold White Knot Bow Crystals Omega Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large White Beige Enamel White Knot Bow Butterfly Ribbon Crystals Pendant Interlocked Omega Link Collar Choker Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Ver...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Gold Grey Black Rose Snake Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Grey Black Rose Gold Snake Omega Chunky Statement Choker Collar Modernist Necklace Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Rose Gold
Italian 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant with Solid Omega Tubogas Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: Solid 14K White Gold Diamonds: .30 Carats Style: Omega Link / Tubogas Style Width: 4.0mm (Omega) Length: 17.5 inches (collar fit) Weight: 30.6 grams Origin: Made in Ital...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Ribbed Adjustable Snake Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic Omega Ribbed Adjustable Snake Collar Choker Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Omega Black Leopard Wide Woven Mesh Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Leopard Pendant Wide Woven Mesh Omega Chunky Statement Necklace Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Glow Gold Interlocked Link Rope Cuban Curb Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Glow Interlocked Link Rope Cuban Curb Omega Chunky Statement 2 Modernist Collar Choker Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Gold Blue Navy Crystals Wide Omega Chunky 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Yellow Beige Enamel Lapis Navy Blue Oval Crystals Cabochon Omega Chunky Statement Collar Necklace Semi Dome Earrings Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Ver...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Lapis Stone Gold Foil Oval Cabochon Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Stone Foil Oval Cabochon Openwork Omega Chunky Statement Collar Choker Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist Jewellery Set, Gol...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Navy Lapis Gold Foil Crystals Octagon Ribbed Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Foil Navy Blue Cabochon Crystals Octagon Openwork Omega Chunky Statement Collar Choker Necklace Clip Earrings Elegant Modernist Jewellery Se...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Green Enamel Crystals Leaf Flower Omega Mesh 4 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Green Enamel Crystals Leaf Flower Omega Mesh Collar Necklace Clip Earrings Openwork Brooch Bangle Bracelet Cuff Exquisite Chunky Statement Elegant Modern...
Gold Plate
2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum with South Sea Pearl Drop & 16" 18K Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This pendant looks fetching hanging on a silk ribbon or a round omega collar, but we're proud to include the chain shown in the photos.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
French Vintage Torque with Alternating Diamond and Gold Bars
Located in New York, NY
This two-tone collar necklace features a contemporary, fan-inspired design. * Design: The centerpiece consists of seven suspended, curved rectangular bars of varying lengths arranged...
Unavailable|$2,499
Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
., SI-I, I-J, channel set in a twist motif, 14k yellow gold center, 53 X 7 X 5.5 mm, attached to a 14k yellow gold flat omega link collar, 3.3 mm tapering to 1.2 mm, completed by a t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Interlocked Cross Crystals Omega Collar Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar set with a crystal embellished interlock motif.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Pendant Adjustable Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Square White Crystals Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Square White Crystals Necklace, Silver Plated Very good condition.
Silver Plate
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.