Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Cross 1992 Autumn/Winter
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance cross pendant brooch from 1992 Autumn/Winter. Of ruby and
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Renaissance Enamel Emerald & Gold Cross Pendant Late 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
pendant dates to the late 16th century and is distinguished by its cross shape, which is emphasized in the
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$2,950
W 1 in D 0.19 in L 1.63 in
Victorian Renaissance Revival 14K Gold Cross Pendant - Unisex - E.U. - C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival 14K yellow gold cross pendant - featuring an embossed laurel leaf
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,500
H 2.5 in W 1.75 in L 17.25 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Polychrome Enamel, Pearl 14K Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality antique reticulated polychrome enamel, natural pearl 14K gold Renaissance
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique Austro Hungarian gold gilded silver enamel cross pendant with fabulous details . Cross
Turquoise, Silver
Italian Renaissance Style Double Cross Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-Style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron double cross form 6 light chandelier
Iron
$25,000
W 1.38 in D 0.13 in L 2.13 in
Renaissance Revival Jelly Opal & 18K Gold Cross with Blue Enamel - Circa 1880's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Renaissance Revival gem set 18K yellow gold Latin cross pendant with 16 rare semi black
Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise and Garnet Enamel Large Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$875
H 2.64 in W 1.46 in D 0.34 in
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Cross 18kt Yellow Gold with Templar Motifs
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This piece impresses with its originality. While this cross is worked in the Renaissance style we
Yellow Gold
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Renaissance Cross Brooch/Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Emerald and Ruby pate
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Cross Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's Turquoise pate de verre cross pendant necklace. Embellished with gilt facated
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
An Important Gold And Sapphire Cross By Robert Phillips
By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
Cockspur St, London. This magnificent cross pendant comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Pavé & White Pavé Diamond, White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black Pavé & White Pavé Diamond, White Gold Cross Pendant. Featuring an exquisite Black Pavé
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
Renaissance Revival Diamond and Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge diamond cross pendant is composed of 14k rose gold and 427 diamonds totaling 8.58 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold
1700s Table Cut Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1720 The cross is finely crafted in gold (at least 14K) and embellished with rare table cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
French Antique Renaissance Revival Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Renaissance revival multi-colored enamel and rose diamond cross pendant centering on a
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cross Pin Pendant 4.50 Total Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
cross, which can easily be worn as a brooch or pendant. The diamonds, which are old Mine Cut stones, are
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 4.53 in W 3.35 in D 0.2 in
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SILVER CRUCIFIX/LATIN CROSS A striking and decorative piece made from continental silver
Silver
Sold
W 2.75 in L 4.75 in
Amethyst Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace 5 Inch 20 CT Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
Pendant of a monumental 4 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches. The cross is in the Renaissance Revival style and
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver, Enamel
Sold
W 1.26 in L 1.78 in
Renaissance 1.30 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 1.30 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Cross Crucifix Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous French antique cross pendant with amazing azure work. This cross was made ca. 1870 and has
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 7 in W 4.5 in L 46 in
Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejeweled cross in Silver-Gilt with a Heart motif at the
Silver
Sold
W 14.18 in D 1.97 in L 26.38 in
18th cent. Cross Crucifix 12K Gold Gilt Silver Cut Steel Diamonds / 10 gr
Located in SE
European ca. late XVIII - early XIX cent. period Heart and double-sided Cross. Openwork/lace type
Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Chanel Renaissance Ruby Cross Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional ruby pate de verre glass Renaissance cross brooch/pendant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Renaissance Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant c1580
Located in Chicago, IL
An Exceptionally Rare Ruby, Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant Renaissance, circa 1580 The
Diamond, Ruby
Chanel Multi Color Gemstone Renaissance Cross Brooch Pendant
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel exceptional multi color pate de verre glass cross brooch-pendant by
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Renaissance Revival Cross Pendant with Pearl
Located in Chicago, IL
Cross Pendant Central Europe (probably German), c. 1880 Glass Paste or Garnets, pearl Weight 13 gr
Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
$6,547
Size: IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Dolce & Gabbana Chartreuse Lace Mini Dress with Red Bead Embroidery, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
$19,575
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross in 14k gold hand anamel painted on front with jesus crist in colurful colours cross was made in moscow during the imperial russian 1904/1907.c hall marked 56 i...
$16,479
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
$2,250
W 1.62 in L 4.49 in
Large Chanel Black Poured Resin and Faceted Bead Camelia Brooch, circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Important large unsigned Chanel brooch from the estate of Jayne Wrightsman, an American philanthropist and the woman who advised Jackie Kennedy on the decoration of the White House. ...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
Christian Dior by Galliano Gun Metal Grey Silver pointed Crocodile Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano Kitten Heels featuring riveted Dior Buckles, crocodile texture leather and 3” Kitten Heels. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 36.5 Heel Height; 2.5” i...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
1996Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1996 Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, 32.5" hips, 59" length. Co...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
VivienneWestwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
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.