Antique Rock Crystal "Pools of Light" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An long enchanting antique set of rock crystal "Pools of Light" beads, each shimmering sphere wrapped in intricately worked silver.
Rock Crystal, Silver
French Rock Crystal "Pools of Light" Locket With Gold Frame
Located in New York, NY
A great antique 'Pool of Light' locket in rock crystal and 18K gold. This locket can be also purchased with floating diamonds if you wish. It looks wonderful as a fob on a watch cha...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sterling Silver Pools of Light Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco–era necklace composed of luminous rock crystal orb beads, each delicately wire-wrapped and linked by fine sterling silver chain. The clear spherical beads exhibit s...
Art Deco Pools of Light Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pools of Light earrings are made without drilling holes in the crystal.
Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 1900s Pools of Light Sterling Silver and Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Early 1900s rock crystal pools of light necklace, each orb held with sterling wire and held together with sterling silver bar links.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Pools of Light Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1912-1920 rock crystal drilled pools of light with brass details.
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 2.12 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Pools Of Light Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Traditionally known as "Pools of Light," these gorgeous earrings feature two rock quartz crystal balls, which are each held within a sterling silver frame, which is decorated with fl...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.52 in D 0.32 in
Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Pools of light is a transparent form of Rock Crystal which was once believed to have mystical properties due to its luminescent surface that captures and distorts the light within.
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Large Sterling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Locket, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Pools of light” refers to the spherical lockets of rock crystal which became popular sometime after the onset of photography for its ability to magnify photos.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rock Crystal Pools of Light Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 36 inches in length. The 45 clear orbs making up the balls Pools of ...
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Rock Crystal
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be mesmerised by this stunning antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochons each set into a gilt si...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Clear and simple and naturally reflective, Pools of Light, silver wrapped, rock crystal orbs (c. 1910-1920) are shown here in an opera length strand of 19 inches long.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 45 inches in length, with a clasp which makes it easy to wrap this t...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace 45"
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful condition, and is 45 inches in length, with a clasp which makes it easy to wrap this t...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Long Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
Quartz is long thought to have a spiritual connection. The crystal ball has been popular for centuries and thus gave rise to the 'Pools of Light' necklace.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket
Located in South Pasadena, CA
ABOUT THIS ITEM: This locket is called Pools of Light because of the reflection of light through the clear rock crystal (clear quartz) stones that form each half of the locket.
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Pools of Light Necklace with Sterling Floral Link Design
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Pools Of Light Necklace with lovely floral design links and original clasp.
Rock Crystal, Silver
Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning rare Victorian, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochons each set into a rich 9kt yellow gold frame.
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Pools of Light Necklace Extra Long, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
This antique silver rock crystal necklace with its long pools of light showcases a unique and eye-catching design.
Crystal, Silver
Antique Rock Crystal "Pool of Lights" Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely late Victorian rock crystal earrings set in 9K gold. The crystal orbs were called pools of light.
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning, rare and important antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochons each set into a rich 15kt yellow gold frame...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sparkling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Made c, 1900 this long strand of rock crystal pools of light has extraordinary presence as a consequence of being 18kt gold on sterling silver.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Paired Antique Rock Crystal Pools of Light Necklaces
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Sterling. These paired pools of light necklaces ae vintage chic at its antique best.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
29" Sterling Albert Link Chain Necklace Hallmarked Birmingham, 1897
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Pools of Light rock crystal locket is also available through 1st Dibs.
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Pools of Light Silver Gilt Rock Crystal Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
C 1910 "Pools of Light" earrings are rock crystal orbs, hand cut, carved and shaped from rock crystal and decorated with a silver gilt flower which is linked to a silver gilt ball t...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gilt Metal, Silver
Vintage Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Orb Necklace Sterling Silver
Located in Torrance, CA
Quartz is long thought to have a spiritual connection. The crystal ball has been popular for centuries and thus gave rise to the 'Pools of Light' necklace.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Gold and Rock Crystal Victorian Pools of Light Orb Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Victorian Pools of Light Rock Crystal Locket. Two photos may be placed inside the locket between the two halves of the rock crystal.
14k Gold
Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Classic and charming longer Edwardian-early 1920s rock crystal "Pools of Light" necklace on a sterling metal links and clasp.
Vintage Pools of Light Necklace
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
They are rock Crystal. Pools of Light are unique because there is no hole drilled through the center of the stone for stringing together the necklace.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
"Pools of Light" Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of Light" jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rock Crystal
Green Pools of Light Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage 1920s green "pools of light" style necklace. Appears to be french glass beads in the rock crystal style.
Victorian Mourning Pool of Light Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This massive pool of light pendant dates to the 1880s. Pools of light were made using rock crystal orbs wrapped in gold or silver wire.
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Pool of Light Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
It's a wonderful thing when the light pools inside the rock crystal, making it appear to glow from within.
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
"Pools of Light" Rock Crystal and Sterling Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pools of light" un-drilled rock crystal and sterling earrings.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pools Of Light Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional "pools of light" necklace with sterling floral stampings on both sides of the rock crystal orbits.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
"Pools of Light" Choker Necklace with Polka-dots
Located in Chicago, IL
Very unusual "pools of light" necklace with polka-dots. The natural rock crystal balls alternate between clear polished and etched satin surfaces.
Antique Victorian Crystal Heart Locket, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This type of Crystal is known as -Pools of light- Crystal has many healing properties to bring peace and wisdom to its wearer.
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.21 in L 16.65 in
14 Karat Yellow White Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby Pear Diamond Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece that seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary design: the 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby Pendant. This stunning jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$769Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily of the Valley Ring. Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 2.6 g depends from size Gemstones: Colo...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock Black Opal round measuring .75" x 5...
Opal, 18k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Vintage Seaman Schepps Pearl 3 Strand Necklace w/ Synthetic Spinel Gold Clasp
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Genuine Cultured Potato Pearls - Near Round Bead Shape -Cream Color w/ Pink Overtone - Range from 5.4-10.52mm (approx.) (1) Synthetic Spinel - Emerald Cut - P...
Pearl, Spinel, Gold, White Gold
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
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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