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 engraving during the Renaissance.
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
16th Century Italian Agate Cameo Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 16th century Measurements (cameo): 3,7 x 2,9 cm Weight: 25,6 gr The pendant is characterised by a 16th-century cameo in two-layered agate, red and white, and a 19th-century...
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, this is the ideal statement piece to include in your jewellery collection. Beautif...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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Boreas Mismatched Pearl And Cameo Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Our founder Alessandro Ricevuto's love for jewelry stems from childhood as he's grown up in a family of jewelers. This beautiful Boreas cameo necklace is handmade in Italy with an ar...
Pearl, Vermeil
Ruthenium Finish Sterling Silver Guardian Angel and Cherub Cameo Pendant
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Veneto
Ruthenium Finish Sterling Silver and Fine Porcelain Handmade in Italy Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting a scene with guardian angel and cherub. Bold and elegant, this is the...
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, this is the ideal statement piece to include in your jewellery collection. Beautif...
18k Gold, Vermeil
Renaissance Dancers of Love Cameo Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The name of this famous picture is called The Three Graces and is know for capturing love when worn. The picture of Renaissance Dancers. is made of a Shell material and is set in yel...
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 carved Opal cameo brooch pendant depicting Aphrodite?
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 Arion riding a dolphin, to elaborate surround of renaissance style incorporating sc...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Renato Balestra New with Tags Silk Dress 1990s
By Renato Balestra
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black silk damask dress from Renato Balestra with a subtle pattern of tiny dots throughout. It has a square cut plunging neckline and a black band with a center front bow un...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Georgian Victorian Almandine Garnets Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian / Victorian period, 19th century, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the ...
Garnet, Gold
An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary pietra dura set consisting of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings and two buttons all set with pietra dura of pecrious stones like turquoise, agate and jasper al...
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
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 ...
Beautiful Vintage Eletra Casadei Lipstick Red Flutter Dress w/ Rhinestones
By Casadei, Eletra Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Eletra Casadei lipstic red dress! Casadei dresses are hard to come by, and when they arise, they are scooped up quick! This beauty is a prime of example of that rea...
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
John Galliano Hi Fashion Sculptural Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and sophisticated constructed evening dress by John Galliano from his 2007 Collection, which showcased distinctive vintage-esque fashions reminiscent of the 40's and 50's Fren...
$1,140
Size: Size; 26-27” waist
Archival S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt patches Belt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Micro Denim Skirt Belt with patches Size; 26-27” waist Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Waist; 26-27” waist Length; approx 6” Condi...
Pierre Balmain New Lace Up Bandage Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It is fitted and has a plunging front neckline with adjustable lacing through to the waist. There is lacing along the tops of th...
Thierry Mugler Double Breasted Dress with Cutout Back 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress in light weight black wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is gorgeous abstract shaped black silk lapels and short sleeves with snap cuffs. It has a double breasted ...
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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