Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
16th Century Agate Cameo Roman Charity Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 16th century Measurements (cameo): 3,7 x 2,9 cm Weight: 25,6 gr The pendant is
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Veneto
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Boreas Mismatched Pearl And Cameo Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
family of jewelers. This beautiful Boreas cameo necklace is handmade in Italy with an arrangement of
Pearl, Vermeil
Ruthenium Finish Sterling Silver Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Veneto
cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant, this is the ideal statement
Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Vermeil Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Veneto
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant
18k Gold, Vermeil
Renaissance Dancers of Love Cameo Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. The picture of Renaissance Dancers. is made of a Shell material and is set in yellow 18 karat gold
Marcasite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Renaissance Revival Opal Cameo Gem-set and Enamel Brooch Pendant, ca. 1880s A beautiful and rare
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Renaissance Revival Carved Opal Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Renaissance Revival carved opal cameo pendant, the cameo attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt depicting
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique c.1990s Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Sequin Bustier
By Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Christian Dior Boutique c.1990's haute couture numbered (16923) black silk sequin bustier. Strapless sweetheart neckline. Black sequin embellished waistline. Center back separating z...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
John Galliano A/W 2000 Bias Cut Evening Slip Dress in Black Satin Backed Crepe
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Iconic and timeless John Galliano black satin-backed crepe bias cut evening dress from the A/W 2000 collection. Double spaghetti straps with draped neckline and sheer silk chiffon u...
1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Cameo Cupid Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Cupid riding a dolphin. Top size 23mm Size 10 Weight : 40,78gr.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier asymmetrical tier jacket ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This ensemble is pure Gaultier! Jean Paul Gaultier black two piece asymmetrical-style ensemble consists of a jacket with multi-tier peplums with an asymmetric cut. The skirt has a...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragili...
$12,920
H 6 in W 2.55 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that contr...
Sapphire, 18k 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.
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