Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1920s English Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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1960s French Artist Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Amber
1920s Chinese Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Retro Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
2010s Italian Modern Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modernist Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1860s European Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1910s Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Early 20th Century Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century German Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Early 20th Century Unknown Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1890s American Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1880s Chinese Edwardian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1890s Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1920s Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1860s British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
19th Century English Late Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
1880s British Victorian Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pools Of Light Antique Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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.
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