Retro Fish Necklace
1960s French Retro Fish Necklace
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Retro Fish Necklace
18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Mexican Modernist Retro Fish Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s French Retro Fish Necklace
Copper, Enamel
1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Retro Fish Necklace
Vermeil
Late 20th Century French Retro Fish Necklace
Crystal
1980s Unknown Romantic Retro Fish Necklace
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Retro Fish Necklace
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Retro Fish Necklace
Rock Crystal
1970s Retro Fish Necklace
1980s American Retro Fish Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s French Retro Fish Necklace
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Retro Fish Necklace
Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Retro Fish Necklace
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Greek Retro Fish Necklace
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Fish Necklace
Other
1980s Retro Fish Necklace
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Mexican Artisan Retro Fish Necklace
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Retro Fish Necklace
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Mexican Retro Fish Necklace
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fish Necklace
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fish Necklace
Mid-20th Century Retro Fish Necklace
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Fish Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s American Retro Fish Necklace
1980s Contemporary Retro Fish Necklace
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Fish Necklace
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s German Retro Fish Necklace
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Fish Necklace
Jade, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Fish Necklace
1950s Italian Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Retro Fish Necklace
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Retro Fish Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s British Retro Fish Necklace
9k Gold
1970s Mexican Retro Fish Necklace
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Fish Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Retro Fish Necklace
9k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Fish Necklace
Sterling Silver
1960s American Modernist Retro Fish Necklace
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Fish Necklace
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fish Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Fish Necklace
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Fish Necklace
18k Gold, Enamel
1970s European Contemporary Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Chinese Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Japanese Retro Fish Necklace
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Fish Necklace
Larimar, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Retro Fish Necklace
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Fish Necklace
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Retro Fish Necklace
1960s Italian Retro Retro Fish Necklace
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Retro Fish Necklace
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
1980s American Retro Fish Necklace
Base Metal
1950s French Retro Fish Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s Japanese Retro Fish Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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