Pave Rhinestone Ball Statement Collar
By Diva
Located in New York, NY
Massive collar comprised of hundreds of pave rhinestone spheres strung as beads. Large crystal
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Pave Rhinestone Ball Statement Collar
By Diva
Located in New York, NY
Massive collar comprised of hundreds of pave rhinestone spheres strung as beads. Large crystal
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Necklace with Clear Glass and Rhinestone Ball Beads on Silver Tone Wire
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco silver tone necklace featuring clear glass ball beads with an embossed circle
Vendome Rhinestone Ball Necklace
Located in Alford, MA
Vendome long necklace composed of four graduated chains interspersed with rhinestone balls
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W 0.88 in D 0.88 in L 16.26 in
1940s Multi Strand Silver Chain Necklace with Rhinestone Ball Pendants
Located in New York, NY
rhinestone link. From this hangs two sets of multi strand links with another rhinestone ball pendant. On ball
Silver Plate
Art Deco Faceted French Jet and Rhinestone Ball Bead Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco faceted french jet bead necklace with rhinestone ball beads. The necklace is
Rhinestone Bib Collar Necklace with Ball Tassels
Located in Topanga, CA
This rhinestone necklace looks beautiful with a casual t-shirt, an evening gown, or bare under a
Vintage Panther Crocheted Leather With Rhinestone Chain and Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Black and Vintage Rhinestone Panther Crocheted / Leather With Rhinestone Chain and Ball
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Ruby Rhinestone Bubble Cross Multi Chain Ball
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Ruby Rhinestone Bubble Cross Multi Chain Ball Necklace
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Important Anglo Indian Gripoix Bib for Chanel
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Description: Chanel's multicultural embrace of all things luxurious and beautiful crossed continents, cultures and time. The splendors and colors of the royal Indian courts inspire t...
Vintage Statement Bracelet Rams Head and glass Cabs
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely stunning vintage heavily gold plated with 4 rams head holding central panel with prong and bezel set glass cabs . Back has jeweled mesh body with folding clasp . unsigned...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Clear Beehive Crystal Bead Necklace Sterling Clasp
Located in London, GB
Wonderful fine quality Art Deco necklace with clear beehive crystal beads, strung on a fine chain, and in very good condition. The beads are interspersed with faceted glass discs. Le...
Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long Sautoir
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Maison Gripoix faceted crystal ring and diamante cluster long flapper style sautoir. Hundreds of hand sewn pastes are used as connectors between the rings. This substantia...
Gilt Metal
Retro Glass Bead & Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine retro glass bead and sterling silver choker necklace. With alternating clear 13mm and black faceted glass beads. Each bead has a sterling bar riveted through its center...
Sterling Silver
5.8 Carat Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful example of the Belle Epoque style features 5.8 Carats of Old Mine Cut, Briolette Cut, and Single Cut diamonds set in platinum and adorned with millegrain and lattice w...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.